Bonbeach vs Carrum.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,107,500 and $1,100,500.
Carrum (median $1,100,500) is roughly 1% cheaper to buy into than Bonbeach ($1,107,500).
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Bonbeach (1067) sits above Carrum (1046).
For buyers
Carrum is the lower entry point at $1,100,500 median, 1% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Carrum offers the higher gross rental yield (3.21% vs 1.86%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Bonbeach edges out on average school ICSEA (1067 vs 1046).
Common questions
Is Bonbeach or Carrum cheaper to buy in?
Carrum has the lower median house price at $1,100,500, roughly 1% below Bonbeach ($1,107,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Bonbeach or Carrum have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Bonbeach scores 1067 vs 1046 in Carrum. 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, Bonbeach or Carrum?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.21% in Carrum vs 1.86% in Bonbeach. 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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