Boondall vs Geebung
Boondall (median $845,000) is roughly 14% cheaper to buy into than Geebung ($983,500).
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Boondall and Geebung side by side
| Measure | Boondall | Geebung |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $845,000 | $983,500 |
| Median unit | $580,000 | $300,960 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $700/wk | $675/wk |
| Unit rent | $420/wk | $415/wk |
| Owner occupied | 68.0% | 72.0% |
| Renter occupied | 27.0% | 27.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1035 | 1039 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 6 | 68 |
| Transit score | 0 | 30 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 9,603 | 4,850 |
| Median age | 38 | 38 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1071 mm | 1071 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.7°C | 29.7°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
Geebung scores higher on walkability (6/100 vs 68/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Geebung (1039) sits above Boondall (1035).
- For buyers
- Boondall is the lower entry point at $845,000 median, 14% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Boondall offers the higher gross rental yield (4.31% vs 3.57%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Geebung edges out on average school ICSEA (1039 vs 1035).
Boondall vs Geebung: common questions
Is Boondall or Geebung cheaper to buy in?
Boondall has the lower median house price at $845,000, roughly 14% below Geebung ($983,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Boondall or Geebung have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Geebung scores 1039 vs 1035 in Boondall. 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, Boondall or Geebung?
Geebung scores 68/100 on walkability vs 6/100. 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, Boondall or Geebung?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.31% in Boondall vs 3.57% in Geebung. 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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