Braemar vs Renwick
Braemar (median $980,000) is roughly 23% cheaper to buy into than Renwick ($1,277,500). Over the past year, Braemar (+7.7%) ran 3.6 percentage points ahead of Renwick (+4.1%) on house-price growth.
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Braemar and Renwick side by side
| Measure | Braemar | Renwick |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $980,000 | $1,277,500 |
| Median unit | $343,440 | $343,440 |
| House price change, 12 months | +7.7% | +4.1% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $750/wk | $750/wk |
| Owner occupied | 69.0% | 82.0% |
| Renter occupied | 30.0% | 17.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 13 | 15 |
| Average ICSEA | 1024 | 1043 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 4 | – |
| Transit score | 0 | – |
| Bike score | 5 | – |
| Population | 966 | 1,453 |
| Median age | 34 | 37 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 823 mm | 852 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.0°C | 25.9°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 Renwick (1043) sits above Braemar (1024). Renwick skews owner-occupied (82%), Braemar runs more rental-dense (69% owner).
- For buyers
- Braemar is the lower entry point at $980,000 median, 23% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Braemar carries both higher gross yield (3.98% vs 3.05%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- Renwick edges out on average school ICSEA (1043 vs 1024).
Braemar vs Renwick: common questions
Is Braemar or Renwick cheaper to buy in?
Braemar has the lower median house price at $980,000, roughly 23% below Renwick ($1,277,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Braemar or Renwick?
Over the past 12 months, Braemar grew +7.7% vs +4.1% in Renwick, a gap of 3.6 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 Renwick have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Renwick scores 1043 vs 1024 in Braemar. 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, Braemar or Renwick?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.98% in Braemar vs 3.05% in Renwick. 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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