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Bexhill vs Mcleans Ridges.

Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $925,000 and $1,550,000. Mcleans Ridges edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

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.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mcleans Ridges (1000) sits above Bexhill (998).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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).

Common questionsBexhill 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.

The numbers behind the take

Bexhill
Metric
Mcleans Ridges

Price & Market

$925,000
Median house
$1,550,000
$240,480
Median unit
$240,480
-0.5%
Annual growth (house)
+8.0%
Days on market

Rental

$620/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$620/wk
$435/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$435/wk
82.0%
Owner occupied
86.0%
13.0%
Renter occupied
7.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

Walk score
Transit score
Bike score
528
Population
808
44
Median age
45

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
998
Avg ICSEA
1000

Climate

1304 mm
Annual rainfall
1304 mm
28.9°C
Mean max (Jan)
28.9°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).