Bolwarra vs Bolwarra Heights
Bolwarra Heights (median $930,000) is roughly 3% cheaper to buy into than Bolwarra ($955,000). Over the past year, Bolwarra (+1.1%) ran 7.2 percentage points ahead of Bolwarra Heights (-6.1%) on house-price growth.
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| Measure | Bolwarra | Bolwarra Heights |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $955,000 | $930,000 |
| Median unit | $293,040 | $293,040 |
| House price change, 12 months | +1.1% | -6.1% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $640/wk | $640/wk |
| Unit rent | $495/wk | $495/wk |
| Owner occupied | 85.0% | 88.0% |
| Renter occupied | 13.0% | 11.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 984 | 984 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 10 | 0 |
| Population | 1,350 | 3,436 |
| Median age | 41 | 36 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 851 mm | 851 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.3°C | 30.3°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
- For buyers
- Bolwarra Heights is the lower entry point at $930,000 median, 3% 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: Bolwarra Heights delivers the better gross yield (3.58% vs 3.48%), but Bolwarra 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
- School and household data is too similar between the two to call a winner on family fit. Check the individual profiles for street-level school catchments.
Bolwarra vs Bolwarra Heights: common questions
Is Bolwarra or Bolwarra Heights cheaper to buy in?
Bolwarra Heights has the lower median house price at $930,000, roughly 3% below Bolwarra ($955,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Bolwarra or Bolwarra Heights?
Over the past 12 months, Bolwarra grew +1.1% vs -6.1% in Bolwarra Heights, a gap of 7.2 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.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Bolwarra or Bolwarra Heights?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.58% in Bolwarra Heights vs 3.48% in Bolwarra. 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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