Benowa vs Ashmore.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,800,000 and $1,050,000. Ashmore edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Ashmore (median $1,050,000) is roughly 71% cheaper to buy into than Benowa ($1,800,000).
Ashmore scores higher on walkability (8/100 vs 88/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Benowa (1057) sits above Ashmore (1056).
For buyers
Ashmore is the lower entry point at $1,050,000 median, 71% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Ashmore offers the higher gross rental yield (3.96% vs 2.89%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Benowa edges out on average school ICSEA (1057 vs 1056).
Common questions
Is Benowa or Ashmore cheaper to buy in?
Ashmore has the lower median house price at $1,050,000, roughly 71% below Benowa ($1,800,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Benowa or Ashmore have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Benowa scores 1057 vs 1056 in Ashmore. 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, Benowa or Ashmore?
Ashmore scores 88/100 on walkability vs 8/100. 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, Benowa or Ashmore?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.96% in Ashmore vs 2.89% in Benowa. 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
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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