Angledale vs Bega.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,045,000 and $615,000.
Bega (median $615,000) is roughly 70% cheaper to buy into than Angledale ($1,045,000). Over the past year, Angledale (0%) ran 0.3 percentage points ahead of Bega (-0.3%) on house-price growth.
Bega scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Angledale (1014) sits above Bega (1002). Angledale skews owner-occupied (77%), Bega runs more rental-dense (64% owner).
For buyers
Bega is the lower entry point at $615,000 median, 70% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: Bega delivers the better gross yield (2.54% vs 1.49%), but Angledale has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
For families
Angledale edges out on average school ICSEA (1014 vs 1002).
Common questions
Is Angledale or Bega cheaper to buy in?
Bega has the lower median house price at $615,000, roughly 70% below Angledale ($1,045,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Angledale or Bega?
Over the past 12 months, Angledale grew 0% vs -0.3% in Bega, a gap of 0.3 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 Angledale or Bega have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Angledale scores 1014 vs 1002 in Bega. 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, Angledale or Bega?
Bega scores 2/100 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, Angledale or Bega?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.54% in Bega vs 1.49% in Angledale. 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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Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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