Bendemeer vs Moonbi
Bendemeer (median $460,000) is roughly 16% cheaper to buy into than Moonbi ($550,000).
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Bendemeer and Moonbi side by side
| Measure | Bendemeer | Moonbi |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $460,000 | $550,000 |
| Median unit | $169,200 | $234,720 |
| House price change, 12 months | – | -11.6% |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 77.0% | 78.0% |
| Renter occupied | 15.0% | 17.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 13 |
| Average ICSEA | 941 | 961 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 486 | 1,201 |
| Median age | 52 | 50 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 788 mm | 756 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.8°C | 29.5°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
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Moonbi (961) sits above Bendemeer (941).
- For buyers
- Bendemeer is the lower entry point at $460,000 median, 16% 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
- Moonbi edges out on average school ICSEA (961 vs 941).
Bendemeer vs Moonbi: common questions
Is Bendemeer or Moonbi cheaper to buy in?
Bendemeer has the lower median house price at $460,000, roughly 16% below Moonbi ($550,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Bendemeer or Moonbi have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Moonbi scores 961 vs 941 in Bendemeer. 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.
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