Bonbeach vs Aspendale
Bonbeach (median $1,107,500) is roughly 18% cheaper to buy into than Aspendale ($1,342,500).
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Bonbeach and Aspendale side by side
| Measure | Bonbeach | Aspendale |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,107,500 | $1,342,500 |
| Median unit | $702,500 | $948,500 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $680/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $545/wk |
| Owner occupied | 69.0% | 80.0% |
| Renter occupied | 29.0% | 18.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1067 | 1094 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | – | 36 |
| Transit score | – | 20 |
| Bike score | – | 100 |
| Population | 6,855 | 7,285 |
| Median age | 42 | 40 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 651 mm | 661 mm |
| Mean max, January | 25.7°C | 26.0°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 Aspendale (1094) sits above Bonbeach (1067). Aspendale skews owner-occupied (80%), Bonbeach runs more rental-dense (69% owner).
- For buyers
- Bonbeach is the lower entry point at $1,107,500 median, 18% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Aspendale edges out on average school ICSEA (1094 vs 1067). Aspendale also has a higher family-household share (77% vs 64%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Bonbeach vs Aspendale: common questions
Is Bonbeach or Aspendale cheaper to buy in?
Bonbeach has the lower median house price at $1,107,500, roughly 18% below Aspendale ($1,342,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Bonbeach or Aspendale have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Aspendale scores 1094 vs 1067 in Bonbeach. 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.
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