Bowden vs Brompton
Brompton (median $1,025,000) is roughly 16% cheaper to buy into than Bowden ($1,225,000).
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Bowden and Brompton side by side
| Measure | Bowden | Brompton |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,225,000 | $1,025,000 |
| Median unit | $270,720 | $270,720 |
| House price change, 12 months | – | +16.5% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $650/wk | $665/wk |
| Unit rent | $449/wk | $560/wk |
| Owner occupied | 40.0% | 45.0% |
| Renter occupied | 58.0% | 53.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1031 | 1036 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 70 | 38 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 1,808 | 3,729 |
| Median age | 32 | 36 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 485 mm | 485 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.8°C | 29.8°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
Bowden scores higher on walkability (70/100 vs 38/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Brompton (1036) sits above Bowden (1031).
- For buyers
- Brompton is the lower entry point at $1,025,000 median, 16% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Brompton offers the higher gross rental yield (3.37% vs 2.76%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Brompton edges out on average school ICSEA (1036 vs 1031).
Bowden vs Brompton: common questions
Is Bowden or Brompton cheaper to buy in?
Brompton has the lower median house price at $1,025,000, roughly 16% below Bowden ($1,225,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Bowden or Brompton have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Brompton scores 1036 vs 1031 in Bowden. 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, Bowden or Brompton?
Bowden scores 70/100 on walkability vs 38/100. 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, Bowden or Brompton?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.37% in Brompton vs 2.76% in Bowden. 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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