Basin View vs St Georges Basin
St Georges Basin (median $773,750) is roughly 4% cheaper to buy into than Basin View ($810,000). Over the past year, Basin View (+13.3%) ran 16.0 percentage points ahead of St Georges Basin (-2.7%) on house-price growth.
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Basin View and St Georges Basin side by side
| Measure | Basin View | St Georges Basin |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $810,000 | $773,750 |
| Median unit | $274,320 | $274,320 |
| House price change, 12 months | +13.3% | -2.7% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $610/wk | $610/wk |
| Unit rent | $470/wk | $470/wk |
| Owner occupied | 78.0% | 76.0% |
| Renter occupied | 19.0% | 17.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 6 | 7 |
| Average ICSEA | 957 | 964 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 4 | 6 |
| Transit score | 10 | 0 |
| Bike score | 50 | 50 |
| Population | 1,583 | 3,215 |
| Median age | 48 | 53 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1037 mm | 1090 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.2°C | 25.9°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
St Georges Basin scores higher on walkability (4/100 vs 6/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving St Georges Basin (964) sits above Basin View (957).
- For buyers
- St Georges Basin is the lower entry point at $773,750 median, 4% 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: St Georges Basin delivers the better gross yield (4.10% vs 3.92%), but Basin View 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
- St Georges Basin edges out on average school ICSEA (964 vs 957).
Basin View vs St Georges Basin: common questions
Is Basin View or St Georges Basin cheaper to buy in?
St Georges Basin has the lower median house price at $773,750, roughly 4% below Basin View ($810,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Basin View or St Georges Basin?
Over the past 12 months, Basin View grew +13.3% vs -2.7% in St Georges Basin, a gap of 16.0 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 Basin View or St Georges Basin have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), St Georges Basin scores 964 vs 957 in Basin View. 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, Basin View or St Georges Basin?
St Georges Basin 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.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Basin View or St Georges Basin?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.10% in St Georges Basin vs 3.92% in Basin View. 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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