Bridgeman Downs vs Mcdowall
Mcdowall (median $1,100,000) is roughly 15% cheaper to buy into than Bridgeman Downs ($1,300,000).
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Bridgeman Downs and Mcdowall side by side
| Measure | Bridgeman Downs | Mcdowall |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,300,000 | $1,100,000 |
| Median unit | $622,500 | $645,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $900/wk | $900/wk |
| Unit rent | $520/wk | $470/wk |
| Owner occupied | 81.0% | 77.0% |
| Renter occupied | 17.0% | 23.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1064 | 1079 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 14 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 10,938 | 7,612 |
| Median age | 39 | 38 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1073 mm | 1057 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.9°C | 29.9°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
Mcdowall scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 14/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mcdowall (1079) sits above Bridgeman Downs (1064).
- For buyers
- Mcdowall is the lower entry point at $1,100,000 median, 15% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Mcdowall offers the higher gross rental yield (4.25% vs 3.60%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Mcdowall edges out on average school ICSEA (1079 vs 1064).
Bridgeman Downs vs Mcdowall: common questions
Is Bridgeman Downs or Mcdowall cheaper to buy in?
Mcdowall has the lower median house price at $1,100,000, roughly 15% below Bridgeman Downs ($1,300,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Bridgeman Downs or Mcdowall have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mcdowall scores 1079 vs 1064 in Bridgeman Downs. 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, Bridgeman Downs or Mcdowall?
Mcdowall scores 14/100 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, Bridgeman Downs or Mcdowall?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.25% in Mcdowall vs 3.60% in Bridgeman Downs. 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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