Brinsmead vs Redlynch
Brinsmead (median $655,000) is roughly 6% cheaper to buy into than Redlynch ($700,000).
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Brinsmead and Redlynch side by side
| Measure | Brinsmead | Redlynch |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $655,000 | $700,000 |
| Median unit | $253,440 | $407,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $760/wk | $820/wk |
| Unit rent | $450/wk | $540/wk |
| Owner occupied | 78.0% | 77.0% |
| Renter occupied | 20.0% | 22.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 984 | 966 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 4 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 95 |
| Population | 5,537 | 10,571 |
| Median age | 39 | 37 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 2145 mm | 2145 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.5°C | 31.5°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
Redlynch scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 4/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Brinsmead (984) sits above Redlynch (966).
- For buyers
- Brinsmead is the lower entry point at $655,000 median, 6% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Redlynch offers the higher gross rental yield (6.09% vs 6.03%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Brinsmead edges out on average school ICSEA (984 vs 966).
Brinsmead vs Redlynch: common questions
Is Brinsmead or Redlynch cheaper to buy in?
Brinsmead has the lower median house price at $655,000, roughly 6% below Redlynch ($700,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Brinsmead or Redlynch have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Brinsmead scores 984 vs 966 in Redlynch. 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, Brinsmead or Redlynch?
Redlynch 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, Brinsmead or Redlynch?
Gross rental yield on houses is 6.09% in Redlynch vs 6.03% in Brinsmead. 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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