Bronte vs Charing Cross
Charing Cross scores higher on walkability (68/100 vs 100/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Charing Cross (1152) sits above Bronte (1150).
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Bronte and Charing Cross side by side
| Measure | Bronte | Charing Cross |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $5,787,500 | – |
| Median unit | $617,760 | – |
| House price change, 12 months | -1.2% | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $1775/wk | $1775/wk |
| Unit rent | $980/wk | $980/wk |
| Owner occupied | 59.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 39.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1150 | 1152 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 68 | 100 |
| Transit score | 0 | 10 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 7,166 | – |
| Median age | 38 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1199 mm | 1199 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.5°C | 26.5°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
- For buyers
- We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Charing Cross edges out on average school ICSEA (1152 vs 1150).
Bronte vs Charing Cross: common questions
Does Bronte or Charing Cross have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Charing Cross scores 1152 vs 1150 in Bronte. 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, Bronte or Charing Cross?
Charing Cross scores 100/100 on walkability vs 68/100. 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.
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