Bonbeach vs Edithvale
Bonbeach (median $1,107,500) is roughly 9% cheaper to buy into than Edithvale ($1,217,500).
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Bonbeach and Edithvale side by side
| Measure | Bonbeach | Edithvale |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,107,500 | $1,217,500 |
| Median unit | $702,500 | $870,000 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 69.0% | 73.0% |
| Renter occupied | 29.0% | 25.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1067 | 1085 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | – | 22 |
| Transit score | – | 100 |
| Bike score | – | 100 |
| Population | 6,855 | 6,276 |
| Median age | 42 | 40 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 651 mm | 651 mm |
| Mean max, January | 25.7°C | 25.7°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 Edithvale (1085) sits above Bonbeach (1067).
- For buyers
- Bonbeach is the lower entry point at $1,107,500 median, 9% 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
- Edithvale edges out on average school ICSEA (1085 vs 1067).
Bonbeach vs Edithvale: common questions
Is Bonbeach or Edithvale cheaper to buy in?
Bonbeach has the lower median house price at $1,107,500, roughly 9% below Edithvale ($1,217,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Bonbeach or Edithvale have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Edithvale scores 1085 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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