Benowa vs Bundall
Benowa (median $1,800,000) is roughly 13% cheaper to buy into than Bundall ($2,075,000).
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Benowa and Bundall side by side
| Measure | Benowa | Bundall |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,800,000 | $2,075,000 |
| Median unit | $870,000 | $586,500 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $1400/wk | $1500/wk |
| Unit rent | $850/wk | $750/wk |
| Owner occupied | 75.0% | 71.0% |
| Renter occupied | 21.0% | 26.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1057 | 1061 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 8 | 100 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 70 |
| Population | 9,889 | 4,895 |
| Median age | 44 | 41 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1377 mm | 1377 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
Bundall scores higher on walkability (8/100 vs 100/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Bundall (1061) sits above Benowa (1057).
- For buyers
- Benowa is the lower entry point at $1,800,000 median, 13% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Benowa offers the higher gross rental yield (4.04% vs 3.76%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Bundall edges out on average school ICSEA (1061 vs 1057).
Benowa vs Bundall: common questions
Is Benowa or Bundall cheaper to buy in?
Benowa has the lower median house price at $1,800,000, roughly 13% below Bundall ($2,075,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Benowa or Bundall have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Bundall scores 1061 vs 1057 in Benowa. 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 Bundall?
Bundall scores 100/100 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 Bundall?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.04% in Benowa vs 3.76% in Bundall. 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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