Amaroo vs Bonner
Bonner (median $890,000) is roughly 12% cheaper to buy into than Amaroo ($1,015,000).
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Amaroo and Bonner side by side
| Measure | Amaroo | Bonner |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,015,000 | $890,000 |
| Median unit | $647,500 | $657,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $480/wk | $480/wk |
| Unit rent | $460/wk | $520/wk |
| Owner occupied | 71.0% | 66.0% |
| Renter occupied | 28.0% | 33.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1080 | 1080 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 46 | 36 |
| Transit score | 90 | 20 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 6,129 | 7,339 |
| Median age | 35 | 30 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 646 mm | 646 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.9°C | 28.9°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
Amaroo scores higher on walkability (46/100 vs 36/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household.
- For buyers
- Bonner is the lower entry point at $890,000 median, 12% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Bonner offers the higher gross rental yield (2.80% vs 2.46%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- School and household data is too similar between the two to call a winner on family fit. Check the individual profiles for street-level school catchments.
Amaroo vs Bonner: common questions
Is Amaroo or Bonner cheaper to buy in?
Bonner has the lower median house price at $890,000, roughly 12% below Amaroo ($1,015,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which is more walkable, Amaroo or Bonner?
Amaroo scores 46/100 on walkability vs 36/100. 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, Amaroo or Bonner?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.80% in Bonner vs 2.46% in Amaroo. 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.
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