Bendemeer vs Kootingal
Bendemeer (median $460,000) is roughly 19% cheaper to buy into than Kootingal ($568,000).
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Bendemeer and Kootingal side by side
| Measure | Bendemeer | Kootingal |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $460,000 | $568,000 |
| Median unit | $169,200 | $221,760 |
| House price change, 12 months | – | +14.2% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $520/wk |
| Owner occupied | 77.0% | 72.0% |
| Renter occupied | 15.0% | 26.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 941 | 940 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 16 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 486 | 2,313 |
| Median age | 52 | 38 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 788 mm | 658 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.8°C | 31.9°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
Kootingal scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 16/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Bendemeer (941) sits above Kootingal (940).
- For buyers
- Bendemeer is the lower entry point at $460,000 median, 19% 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
- Bendemeer edges out on average school ICSEA (941 vs 940).
Bendemeer vs Kootingal: common questions
Is Bendemeer or Kootingal cheaper to buy in?
Bendemeer has the lower median house price at $460,000, roughly 19% below Kootingal ($568,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Bendemeer or Kootingal have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Bendemeer scores 941 vs 940 in Kootingal. 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, Bendemeer or Kootingal?
Kootingal scores 16/100 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.
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