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Bonnyrigg Heights vs Bonnyrigg.

Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,302,500 and $1,137,500. Bonnyrigg edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

Bonnyrigg (median $1,137,500) is roughly 15% cheaper to buy into than Bonnyrigg Heights ($1,302,500). Over the past year, Bonnyrigg (+20.4%) ran 12.7 percentage points ahead of Bonnyrigg Heights (+7.7%) on house-price growth.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Bonnyrigg Heights (967) sits above Bonnyrigg (946). Bonnyrigg Heights skews owner-occupied (77%), Bonnyrigg runs more rental-dense (54% owner).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

Bonnyrigg is the lower entry point at $1,137,500 median, 15% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.

For investors

Bonnyrigg carries both higher gross yield (3.20% vs 2.79%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.

For families

Bonnyrigg Heights edges out on average school ICSEA (967 vs 946).

Common questionsBonnyrigg Heights vs Bonnyrigg

Common questions

Is Bonnyrigg Heights or Bonnyrigg cheaper to buy in?

Bonnyrigg has the lower median house price at $1,137,500, roughly 15% below Bonnyrigg Heights ($1,302,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.

Which has stronger property growth, Bonnyrigg Heights or Bonnyrigg?

Over the past 12 months, Bonnyrigg grew +20.4% vs +7.7% in Bonnyrigg Heights, a gap of 12.7 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 Bonnyrigg Heights or Bonnyrigg have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Bonnyrigg Heights scores 967 vs 946 in Bonnyrigg. 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, Bonnyrigg Heights or Bonnyrigg?

Gross rental yield on houses is 3.20% in Bonnyrigg vs 2.79% in Bonnyrigg Heights. 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

Bonnyrigg Heights
Metric
Bonnyrigg

Price & Market

$1,302,500
Median house
$1,137,500
$316,800
Median unit
$316,800
+7.7%
Annual growth (house)
+20.4%
Days on market

Rental

$700/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$700/wk
$580/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$580/wk
77.0%
Owner occupied
54.0%
20.0%
Renter occupied
43.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

4
Walk score
0
Transit score
100
Bike score
7,369
Population
9,785
38
Median age
37

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
967
Avg ICSEA
946

Climate

1302 mm
Annual rainfall
1302 mm
26.0°C
Mean max (Jan)
26.0°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).