Side by sideSuburb comparison

Bateman vs Winthrop.

Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,097,500 and $1,389,500. Bateman edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

Bateman (median $1,097,500) is roughly 21% cheaper to buy into than Winthrop ($1,389,500).

Winthrop scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 44/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Bateman (1116) sits above Winthrop (1099). Winthrop skews owner-occupied (88%), Bateman runs more rental-dense (78% owner).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

Bateman is the lower entry point at $1,097,500 median, 21% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.

For investors

Bateman offers the higher gross rental yield (2.18% vs 1.72%), favouring cash-flow investors.

For families

Bateman edges out on average school ICSEA (1116 vs 1099).

Common questionsBateman vs Winthrop

Common questions

Is Bateman or Winthrop cheaper to buy in?

Bateman has the lower median house price at $1,097,500, roughly 21% below Winthrop ($1,389,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.

Does Bateman or Winthrop have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Bateman scores 1116 vs 1099 in Winthrop. 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, Bateman or Winthrop?

Winthrop scores 44/100 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, Bateman or Winthrop?

Gross rental yield on houses is 2.18% in Bateman vs 1.72% in Winthrop. 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

Bateman
Metric
Winthrop

Price & Market

$1,097,500
Median house
$1,389,500
$747,500
Median unit
$343,440
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$460/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$460/wk
$420/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$545/wk
78.0%
Owner occupied
88.0%
21.0%
Renter occupied
10.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
44
0
Transit score
0
100
Bike score
100
3,832
Population
6,020
41
Median age
45

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1116
Avg ICSEA
1099

Climate

777 mm
Annual rainfall
777 mm
31.7°C
Mean max (Jan)
31.7°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).