Bolton Point vs Eleebana.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $820,000 and $1,312,500. Bolton Point edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Bolton Point (median $820,000) is roughly 38% cheaper to buy into than Eleebana ($1,312,500). Over the past year, Eleebana (+6.7%) ran 6.7 percentage points ahead of Bolton Point (0%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Bolton Point (991) sits above Eleebana (980). Eleebana skews owner-occupied (85%), Bolton Point runs more rental-dense (56% owner).
For buyers
Bolton Point is the lower entry point at $820,000 median, 38% 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: Bolton Point delivers the better gross yield (4.19% vs 2.87%), but Eleebana 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
Bolton Point edges out on average school ICSEA (991 vs 980).
Common questions
Is Bolton Point or Eleebana cheaper to buy in?
Bolton Point has the lower median house price at $820,000, roughly 38% below Eleebana ($1,312,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Bolton Point or Eleebana?
Over the past 12 months, Eleebana grew +6.7% vs 0% in Bolton Point, a gap of 6.7 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 Bolton Point or Eleebana have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Bolton Point scores 991 vs 980 in Eleebana. 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, Bolton Point or Eleebana?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.19% in Bolton Point vs 2.87% in Eleebana. 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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Lifestyle & Demographics
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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