The Slopes vs Kurrajong Hills.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,571,500 and $1,787,500. Kurrajong Hills edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
The Slopes (median $1,571,500) is roughly 12% cheaper to buy into than Kurrajong Hills ($1,787,500). Over the past year, Kurrajong Hills (-10.6%) ran 4.5 percentage points ahead of The Slopes (-15.1%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Kurrajong Hills (1014) sits above The Slopes (1004).
For buyers
The Slopes is the lower entry point at $1,571,500 median, 12% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Kurrajong Hills carries both higher gross yield (2.15% vs 2.15%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Kurrajong Hills edges out on average school ICSEA (1014 vs 1004).
Common questions
Is The Slopes or Kurrajong Hills cheaper to buy in?
The Slopes has the lower median house price at $1,571,500, roughly 12% below Kurrajong Hills ($1,787,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, The Slopes or Kurrajong Hills?
Over the past 12 months, Kurrajong Hills grew -10.6% vs -15.1% in The Slopes, a gap of 4.5 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does The Slopes or Kurrajong Hills have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Kurrajong Hills scores 1014 vs 1004 in The Slopes. 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 suburb has higher rental yield, The Slopes or Kurrajong Hills?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.15% in Kurrajong Hills vs 2.15% in The Slopes. 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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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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