Bayview vs Mona Vale
Mona Vale (median $2,800,000) is roughly 20% cheaper to buy into than Bayview ($3,512,500).
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Bayview and Mona Vale side by side
| Measure | Bayview | Mona Vale |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $3,512,500 | $2,800,000 |
| Median unit | $584,640 | $480,240 |
| House price change, 12 months | – | +12.0% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $1375/wk | $1300/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $850/wk |
| Owner occupied | 72.0% | 75.0% |
| Renter occupied | 7.0% | 22.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1095 | 1090 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 10 | 100 |
| Transit score | 0 | 40 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 3,807 | 10,877 |
| Median age | 58 | 46 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1171 mm | 1127 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.9°C | 26.8°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
Mona Vale scores higher on walkability (10/100 vs 100/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Bayview (1095) sits above Mona Vale (1090).
- For buyers
- Mona Vale is the lower entry point at $2,800,000 median, 20% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Mona Vale offers the higher gross rental yield (2.41% vs 2.04%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Bayview edges out on average school ICSEA (1095 vs 1090).
Bayview vs Mona Vale: common questions
Is Bayview or Mona Vale cheaper to buy in?
Mona Vale has the lower median house price at $2,800,000, roughly 20% below Bayview ($3,512,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Bayview or Mona Vale have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Bayview scores 1095 vs 1090 in Mona Vale. 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, Bayview or Mona Vale?
Mona Vale scores 100/100 on walkability vs 10/100. 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, Bayview or Mona Vale?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.41% in Mona Vale vs 2.04% in Bayview. 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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