Binna Burra vs Brooklet
Brooklet (median $1,650,000) is roughly 9% cheaper to buy into than Binna Burra ($1,822,000).
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Binna Burra and Brooklet side by side
| Measure | Binna Burra | Brooklet |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,822,000 | $1,650,000 |
| Median unit | $366,480 | $366,480 |
| House price change, 12 months | -11.3% | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $1000/wk | $1000/wk |
| Owner occupied | 74.0% | 90.0% |
| Renter occupied | 23.0% | 20.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 7 | 6 |
| Average ICSEA | 1072 | 1073 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 223 | 253 |
| Median age | 39 | 51 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1687 mm | 1668 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.6°C | 28.3°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 Brooklet (1073) sits above Binna Burra (1072). Brooklet skews owner-occupied (90%), Binna Burra runs more rental-dense (74% owner).
- For buyers
- Brooklet is the lower entry point at $1,650,000 median, 9% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Brooklet offers the higher gross rental yield (3.15% vs 2.85%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Brooklet edges out on average school ICSEA (1073 vs 1072).
Binna Burra vs Brooklet: common questions
Is Binna Burra or Brooklet cheaper to buy in?
Brooklet has the lower median house price at $1,650,000, roughly 9% below Binna Burra ($1,822,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Binna Burra or Brooklet have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Brooklet scores 1073 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 suburb has higher rental yield, Binna Burra or Brooklet?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.15% in Brooklet 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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