Belconnen vs Bruce
Belconnen (median $429,000) is roughly 66% cheaper to buy into than Bruce ($1,276,000).
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Belconnen and Bruce side by side
| Measure | Belconnen | Bruce |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $429,000 | $1,276,000 |
| Median unit | $495,000 | $560,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $440/wk | $440/wk |
| Unit rent | $430/wk | $430/wk |
| Owner occupied | 32.0% | 47.0% |
| Renter occupied | 64.0% | 50.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1091 | 1091 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 2 | 86 |
| Transit score | 70 | 100 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 8,502 | 7,520 |
| Median age | 30 | 29 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 632 mm | 632 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.2°C | 29.2°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
Bruce scores higher on walkability (2/100 vs 86/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. Bruce skews owner-occupied (47%), Belconnen runs more rental-dense (32% owner).
- For buyers
- Belconnen is the lower entry point at $429,000 median, 66% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Belconnen offers the higher gross rental yield (5.33% vs 1.79%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- School and household data is too similar between the two to call a winner on family fit. Check the individual profiles for street-level school catchments.
Belconnen vs Bruce: common questions
Is Belconnen or Bruce cheaper to buy in?
Belconnen has the lower median house price at $429,000, roughly 66% below Bruce ($1,276,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which is more walkable, Belconnen or Bruce?
Bruce scores 86/100 on walkability vs 2/100. 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, Belconnen or Bruce?
Gross rental yield on houses is 5.33% in Belconnen vs 1.79% in Bruce. 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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