Aintree vs Bonnie Brook
Bonnie Brook (median $655,000) is roughly 13% cheaper to buy into than Aintree ($750,500).
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Aintree and Bonnie Brook side by side
| Measure | Aintree | Bonnie Brook |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $750,500 | $655,000 |
| Median unit | $340,560 | $300,960 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 78.0% | 71.0% |
| Renter occupied | 21.0% | 16.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1030 | 1008 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 6 | 4 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 0 |
| Population | 7,982 | 333 |
| Median age | 30 | 39 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 467 mm | 467 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.7°C | 26.7°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
Aintree scores higher on walkability (6/100 vs 4/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Aintree (1030) sits above Bonnie Brook (1008).
- For buyers
- Bonnie Brook is the lower entry point at $655,000 median, 13% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Aintree edges out on average school ICSEA (1030 vs 1008). Aintree also has a higher family-household share (92% vs 70%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Aintree vs Bonnie Brook: common questions
Is Aintree or Bonnie Brook cheaper to buy in?
Bonnie Brook has the lower median house price at $655,000, roughly 13% below Aintree ($750,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Aintree or Bonnie Brook have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Aintree scores 1030 vs 1008 in Bonnie Brook. 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, Aintree or Bonnie Brook?
Aintree scores 6/100 on walkability vs 4/100. 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.
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