Bexhill vs Mcleans Ridges
Bexhill (median $925,000) is roughly 40% cheaper to buy into than Mcleans Ridges ($1,550,000). Over the past year, Mcleans Ridges (+8%) ran 8.5 percentage points ahead of Bexhill (-0.5%) on house-price growth.
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Bexhill and Mcleans Ridges side by side
| Measure | Bexhill | Mcleans Ridges |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $925,000 | $1,550,000 |
| Median unit | $240,480 | $240,480 |
| House price change, 12 months | -0.5% | +8.0% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $620/wk | $620/wk |
| Unit rent | $435/wk | $435/wk |
| Owner occupied | 82.0% | 86.0% |
| Renter occupied | 13.0% | 7.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 998 | 1000 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Population | 528 | 808 |
| Median age | 44 | 45 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1315 mm | 1503 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.5°C | 28.6°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 Mcleans Ridges (1000) sits above Bexhill (998).
- For buyers
- Bexhill is the lower entry point at $925,000 median, 40% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: Bexhill delivers the better gross yield (3.49% vs 2.08%), but Mcleans Ridges has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
- For families
- Mcleans Ridges edges out on average school ICSEA (1000 vs 998).
Bexhill vs Mcleans Ridges: common questions
Is Bexhill or Mcleans Ridges cheaper to buy in?
Bexhill has the lower median house price at $925,000, roughly 40% below Mcleans Ridges ($1,550,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Bexhill or Mcleans Ridges?
Over the past 12 months, Mcleans Ridges grew +8% vs -0.5% in Bexhill, a gap of 8.5 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Bexhill or Mcleans Ridges have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mcleans Ridges scores 1000 vs 998 in Bexhill. 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, Bexhill or Mcleans Ridges?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.49% in Bexhill vs 2.08% in Mcleans Ridges. 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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