Port Kennedy vs Karnup.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $600,000 and $1,112,000. Port Kennedy edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Port Kennedy (median $600,000) is roughly 46% cheaper to buy into than Karnup ($1,112,000).
Port Kennedy scores higher on walkability (6/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Karnup (990) sits above Port Kennedy (977).
For buyers
Port Kennedy is the lower entry point at $600,000 median, 46% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Port Kennedy offers the higher gross rental yield (3.03% vs 1.73%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Karnup edges out on average school ICSEA (990 vs 977).
Common questions
Is Port Kennedy or Karnup cheaper to buy in?
Port Kennedy has the lower median house price at $600,000, roughly 46% below Karnup ($1,112,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Port Kennedy or Karnup have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Karnup scores 990 vs 977 in Port Kennedy. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Port Kennedy or Karnup?
Port Kennedy scores 6/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Port Kennedy or Karnup?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.03% in Port Kennedy vs 1.73% in Karnup. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
The numbers behind the take
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Lifestyle & Demographics
Risk & Hazard
Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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