Bevendale vs Narrawa.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $260,000 and $3,840,000. Bevendale edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Bevendale (median $260,000) is roughly 93% cheaper to buy into than Narrawa ($3,840,000).
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Bevendale (955) sits above Narrawa (947). Bevendale skews owner-occupied (92%), Narrawa runs more rental-dense (73% owner).
For buyers
Bevendale is the lower entry point at $260,000 median, 93% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Bevendale offers the higher gross rental yield (6.00% vs 0.37%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Bevendale edges out on average school ICSEA (955 vs 947). Narrawa also has a higher family-household share (77% vs 54%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Is Bevendale or Narrawa cheaper to buy in?
Bevendale has the lower median house price at $260,000, roughly 93% below Narrawa ($3,840,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Bevendale or Narrawa have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Bevendale scores 955 vs 947 in Narrawa. 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 suburb has higher rental yield, Bevendale or Narrawa?
Gross rental yield on houses is 6.00% in Bevendale vs 0.37% in Narrawa. 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
Price & Market
Rental
Lifestyle & Demographics
Risk & Hazard
Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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