Bonshaw vs Mount Pleasant
Mount Pleasant (median $500,000) is roughly 11% cheaper to buy into than Bonshaw ($560,000).
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Bonshaw and Mount Pleasant side by side
| Measure | Bonshaw | Mount Pleasant |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $560,000 | $500,000 |
| Median unit | $198,000 | $442,500 |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1021 | 1019 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 6 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 643 mm | 674 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.1°C | 25.9°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
Mount Pleasant scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 6/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Bonshaw (1021) sits above Mount Pleasant (1019).
- For buyers
- Mount Pleasant is the lower entry point at $500,000 median, 11% 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
- Bonshaw edges out on average school ICSEA (1021 vs 1019).
Bonshaw vs Mount Pleasant: common questions
Is Bonshaw or Mount Pleasant cheaper to buy in?
Mount Pleasant has the lower median house price at $500,000, roughly 11% below Bonshaw ($560,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Bonshaw or Mount Pleasant have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Bonshaw scores 1021 vs 1019 in Mount Pleasant. 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 Mount Pleasant?
Mount Pleasant scores 6/100 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.
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