Boondall vs Zillmere
Zillmere (median $811,250) is roughly 4% cheaper to buy into than Boondall ($845,000).
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Boondall and Zillmere side by side
| Measure | Boondall | Zillmere |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $845,000 | $811,250 |
| Median unit | $580,000 | $515,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $700/wk | $650/wk |
| Unit rent | $420/wk | $580/wk |
| Owner occupied | 68.0% | 45.0% |
| Renter occupied | 27.0% | 53.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1035 | 1031 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 6 | 84 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 9,603 | 9,323 |
| Median age | 38 | 34 |
| 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
Zillmere scores higher on walkability (6/100 vs 84/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Boondall (1035) sits above Zillmere (1031). Boondall skews owner-occupied (68%), Zillmere runs more rental-dense (45% owner).
- For buyers
- Zillmere is the lower entry point at $811,250 median, 4% 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 4.17%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Boondall edges out on average school ICSEA (1035 vs 1031). Boondall also has a higher family-household share (72% vs 60%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Boondall vs Zillmere: common questions
Is Boondall or Zillmere cheaper to buy in?
Zillmere has the lower median house price at $811,250, roughly 4% below Boondall ($845,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Boondall or Zillmere have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Boondall scores 1035 vs 1031 in Zillmere. 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 Zillmere?
Zillmere scores 84/100 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 Zillmere?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.31% in Boondall vs 4.17% in Zillmere. 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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