Aspendale vs Bonbeach

Bonbeach (median $1,107,500) is roughly 18% cheaper to buy into than Aspendale ($1,342,500).

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Aspendale and Bonbeach side by side

MeasureAspendaleBonbeach
Price and market
Median house$1,342,500$1,107,500
Median unit$948,500$702,500
Renting
House rent$680/wk–
Unit rent$545/wk–
Owner occupied80.0%69.0%
Renter occupied18.0%29.0%
Schools
Schools nearby2020
Average ICSEA10941067
Lifestyle and people
Walk score36–
Transit score20–
Bike score100–
Population7,2856,855
Median age4042
Climate
Annual rainfall661 mm651 mm
Mean max, January26.0°C25.7°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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Aspendale (1094) sits above Bonbeach (1067). Aspendale skews owner-occupied (80%), Bonbeach runs more rental-dense (69% owner).

For buyers
Bonbeach is the lower entry point at $1,107,500 median, 18% 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
Aspendale edges out on average school ICSEA (1094 vs 1067). Aspendale also has a higher family-household share (77% vs 64%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Aspendale vs Bonbeach: common questions

Is Aspendale or Bonbeach cheaper to buy in?

Bonbeach has the lower median house price at $1,107,500, roughly 18% below Aspendale ($1,342,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.

Does Aspendale or Bonbeach have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Aspendale scores 1094 vs 1067 in Bonbeach. 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.