Braddon vs Lyneham
Lyneham (median $1,232,500) is roughly 28% cheaper to buy into than Braddon ($1,720,000).
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Braddon and Lyneham side by side
| Measure | Braddon | Lyneham |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,720,000 | $1,232,500 |
| Median unit | $570,000 | $545,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $490/wk | $436/wk |
| Unit rent | $495/wk | $425/wk |
| Owner occupied | 38.0% | 49.0% |
| Renter occupied | 60.0% | 48.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1135 | 1128 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 100 |
| Transit score | 100 | 100 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 6,383 | 5,703 |
| Median age | 30 | 35 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 624 mm | 624 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.2°C | 29.2°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
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Braddon (1135) sits above Lyneham (1128). Lyneham skews owner-occupied (49%), Braddon runs more rental-dense (38% owner).
- For buyers
- Lyneham is the lower entry point at $1,232,500 median, 28% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Lyneham offers the higher gross rental yield (1.84% vs 1.48%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Braddon edges out on average school ICSEA (1135 vs 1128). Lyneham also has a higher family-household share (53% vs 41%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Braddon vs Lyneham: common questions
Is Braddon or Lyneham cheaper to buy in?
Lyneham has the lower median house price at $1,232,500, roughly 28% below Braddon ($1,720,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Braddon or Lyneham have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Braddon scores 1135 vs 1128 in Lyneham. 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 suburb has higher rental yield, Braddon or Lyneham?
Gross rental yield on houses is 1.84% in Lyneham vs 1.48% in Braddon. 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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