Binna Burra vs Bangalow
Bangalow (median $1,500,000) is roughly 18% cheaper to buy into than Binna Burra ($1,822,000). Over the past year, Bangalow (-1.6%) ran 9.7 percentage points ahead of Binna Burra (-11.3%) on house-price growth.
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Binna Burra and Bangalow side by side
| Measure | Binna Burra | Bangalow |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,822,000 | $1,500,000 |
| Median unit | $366,480 | $366,480 |
| House price change, 12 months | -11.3% | -1.6% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $1000/wk | $1000/wk |
| Owner occupied | 74.0% | 71.0% |
| Renter occupied | 23.0% | 26.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 7 | 8 |
| Average ICSEA | 1072 | 1074 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 82 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 70 |
| Population | 223 | 2,752 |
| Median age | 39 | 40 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1687 mm | 1687 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.6°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
Bangalow scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 82/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Bangalow (1074) sits above Binna Burra (1072).
- For buyers
- Bangalow is the lower entry point at $1,500,000 median, 18% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Bangalow carries both higher gross yield (3.47% vs 2.85%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- Bangalow edges out on average school ICSEA (1074 vs 1072).
Binna Burra vs Bangalow: common questions
Is Binna Burra or Bangalow cheaper to buy in?
Bangalow has the lower median house price at $1,500,000, roughly 18% below Binna Burra ($1,822,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Binna Burra or Bangalow?
Over the past 12 months, Bangalow grew -1.6% vs -11.3% in Binna Burra, a gap of 9.7 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 Binna Burra or Bangalow have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Bangalow scores 1074 vs 1072 in Binna Burra. 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, Binna Burra or Bangalow?
Bangalow scores 82/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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, Binna Burra or Bangalow?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.47% in Bangalow vs 2.85% in Binna Burra. 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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