Bonnyrigg vs Bonnyrigg Heights.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,137,500 and $1,302,500. Bonnyrigg edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Bonnyrigg (median $1,137,500) is roughly 13% 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).
For buyers
Bonnyrigg is the lower entry point at $1,137,500 median, 13% 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 questions
Is Bonnyrigg or Bonnyrigg Heights cheaper to buy in?
Bonnyrigg has the lower median house price at $1,137,500, roughly 13% 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 or Bonnyrigg Heights?
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 or Bonnyrigg Heights 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 or Bonnyrigg Heights?
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
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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