Bohnock vs Pampoolah.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $880,000 and $855,000. Pampoolah edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Pampoolah (median $855,000) is roughly 3% cheaper to buy into than Bohnock ($880,000). Over the past year, Pampoolah (-3.9%) ran 11.8 percentage points ahead of Bohnock (-15.7%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Bohnock (929) sits above Pampoolah (914).
For buyers
Pampoolah is the lower entry point at $855,000 median, 3% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Pampoolah carries both higher gross yield (1.85% vs 1.80%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Bohnock edges out on average school ICSEA (929 vs 914).
Common questions
Is Bohnock or Pampoolah cheaper to buy in?
Pampoolah has the lower median house price at $855,000, roughly 3% below Bohnock ($880,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Bohnock or Pampoolah?
Over the past 12 months, Pampoolah grew -3.9% vs -15.7% in Bohnock, a gap of 11.8 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 Bohnock or Pampoolah have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Bohnock scores 929 vs 914 in Pampoolah. 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, Bohnock or Pampoolah?
Gross rental yield on houses is 1.85% in Pampoolah vs 1.80% in Bohnock. 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
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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