Waitui vs Kerewong.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $862,500 and $710,000.
Kerewong (median $710,000) is roughly 21% cheaper to buy into than Waitui ($862,500).
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Waitui (937) sits above Kerewong (936).
For buyers
Kerewong is the lower entry point at $710,000 median, 21% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Kerewong offers the higher gross rental yield (2.56% vs 1.99%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Waitui edges out on average school ICSEA (937 vs 936). Kerewong also has a higher family-household share (117% vs 85%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Is Waitui or Kerewong cheaper to buy in?
Kerewong has the lower median house price at $710,000, roughly 21% below Waitui ($862,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Waitui or Kerewong have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Waitui scores 937 vs 936 in Kerewong. 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, Waitui or Kerewong?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.56% in Kerewong vs 1.99% in Waitui. 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
Price & Market
Rental
Lifestyle & Demographics
Risk & Hazard
Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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