Bohnock vs Wallabi Point.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $880,000 and $1,015,000. Bohnock edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Bohnock (median $880,000) is roughly 13% cheaper to buy into than Wallabi Point ($1,015,000). Over the past year, Wallabi Point (+5.2%) ran 20.9 percentage points ahead of Bohnock (-15.7%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Bohnock (929) sits above Wallabi Point (927).
For buyers
Bohnock is the lower entry point at $880,000 median, 13% 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: Bohnock delivers the better gross yield (1.80% vs 1.56%), but Wallabi Point 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
Bohnock edges out on average school ICSEA (929 vs 927).
Common questions
Is Bohnock or Wallabi Point cheaper to buy in?
Bohnock has the lower median house price at $880,000, roughly 13% below Wallabi Point ($1,015,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Bohnock or Wallabi Point?
Over the past 12 months, Wallabi Point grew +5.2% vs -15.7% in Bohnock, a gap of 20.9 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 Wallabi Point have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Bohnock scores 929 vs 927 in Wallabi Point. 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 Wallabi Point?
Gross rental yield on houses is 1.80% in Bohnock vs 1.56% in Wallabi Point. 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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