Bonnet Bay vs Como
Bonnet Bay (median $1,700,000) is roughly 4% cheaper to buy into than Como ($1,775,000). Over the past year, Como (+3.1%) ran 1.3 percentage points ahead of Bonnet Bay (+1.8%) on house-price growth.
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Bonnet Bay and Como side by side
| Measure | Bonnet Bay | Como |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,700,000 | $1,775,000 |
| Median unit | $443,520 | $443,520 |
| House price change, 12 months | +1.8% | +3.1% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $1000/wk | $1000/wk |
| Unit rent | $680/wk | $680/wk |
| Owner occupied | 94.0% | 89.0% |
| Renter occupied | 5.0% | 11.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1083 | 1088 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 4 | 18 |
| Transit score | 10 | 30 |
| Bike score | 100 | 45 |
| Population | 2,238 | 4,053 |
| Median age | 44 | 40 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 927 mm | 927 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.0°C | 28.0°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
Como scores higher on walkability (4/100 vs 18/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Como (1088) sits above Bonnet Bay (1083).
- For buyers
- Bonnet Bay is the lower entry point at $1,700,000 median, 4% 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: Bonnet Bay delivers the better gross yield (3.06% vs 2.93%), but Como 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
- Como edges out on average school ICSEA (1088 vs 1083).
Bonnet Bay vs Como: common questions
Is Bonnet Bay or Como cheaper to buy in?
Bonnet Bay has the lower median house price at $1,700,000, roughly 4% below Como ($1,775,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Bonnet Bay or Como?
Over the past 12 months, Como grew +3.1% vs +1.8% in Bonnet Bay, a gap of 1.3 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 Bonnet Bay or Como have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Como scores 1088 vs 1083 in Bonnet Bay. 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 is more walkable, Bonnet Bay or Como?
Como scores 18/100 on walkability vs 4/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Bonnet Bay or Como?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.06% in Bonnet Bay vs 2.93% in Como. 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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