Braemar vs Colo Vale
Braemar (median $980,000) is roughly 2% cheaper to buy into than Colo Vale ($1,000,000). Over the past year, Colo Vale (+22%) ran 14.3 percentage points ahead of Braemar (+7.7%) on house-price growth.
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Braemar and Colo Vale side by side
| Measure | Braemar | Colo Vale |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $980,000 | $1,000,000 |
| Median unit | $343,440 | $343,440 |
| House price change, 12 months | +7.7% | +22.0% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $750/wk | $750/wk |
| Owner occupied | 69.0% | 81.0% |
| Renter occupied | 30.0% | 18.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 13 | 9 |
| Average ICSEA | 1024 | 1010 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 4 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 5 | 35 |
| Population | 966 | 1,775 |
| Median age | 34 | 38 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 823 mm | 828 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.0°C | 26.1°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
Braemar scores higher on walkability (4/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Braemar (1024) sits above Colo Vale (1010). Colo Vale skews owner-occupied (81%), Braemar runs more rental-dense (69% owner).
- For buyers
- Braemar is the lower entry point at $980,000 median, 2% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: Braemar delivers the better gross yield (3.98% vs 3.90%), but Colo Vale has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
- For families
- Braemar edges out on average school ICSEA (1024 vs 1010).
Braemar vs Colo Vale: common questions
Is Braemar or Colo Vale cheaper to buy in?
Braemar has the lower median house price at $980,000, roughly 2% below Colo Vale ($1,000,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Braemar or Colo Vale?
Over the past 12 months, Colo Vale grew +22% vs +7.7% in Braemar, a gap of 14.3 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Braemar or Colo Vale have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Braemar scores 1024 vs 1010 in Colo Vale. 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, Braemar or Colo Vale?
Braemar scores 4/100 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.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Braemar or Colo Vale?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.98% in Braemar vs 3.90% in Colo Vale. 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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