Bonshaw vs Redan.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $560,000 and $470,000. Redan edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Redan (median $470,000) is roughly 19% cheaper to buy into than Bonshaw ($560,000).
Redan scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 30/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Redan (1025) sits above Bonshaw (1021).
For buyers
Redan is the lower entry point at $470,000 median, 19% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Redan offers the higher gross rental yield (3.32% vs 2.99%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Redan edges out on average school ICSEA (1025 vs 1021).
Common questions
Is Bonshaw or Redan cheaper to buy in?
Redan has the lower median house price at $470,000, roughly 19% below Bonshaw ($560,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Bonshaw or Redan have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Redan scores 1025 vs 1021 in Bonshaw. 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, Bonshaw or Redan?
Redan scores 30/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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, Bonshaw or Redan?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.32% in Redan vs 2.99% in Bonshaw. 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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