Bronte vs Queens Park
Queens Park (median $3,686,000) is roughly 36% cheaper to buy into than Bronte ($5,787,500). Over the past year, Bronte (-1.2%) ran 16.9 percentage points ahead of Queens Park (-18.1%) on house-price growth.
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Bronte and Queens Park side by side
| Measure | Bronte | Queens Park |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $5,787,500 | $3,686,000 |
| Median unit | $617,760 | $549,360 |
| House price change, 12 months | -1.2% | -18.1% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $1775/wk | $1695/wk |
| Unit rent | $980/wk | $960/wk |
| Owner occupied | 59.0% | 69.0% |
| Renter occupied | 39.0% | 29.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1150 | 1152 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 68 | 100 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 7,166 | 3,143 |
| Median age | 38 | 40 |
| 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
Queens Park 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 Queens Park (1152) sits above Bronte (1150). Queens Park skews owner-occupied (69%), Bronte runs more rental-dense (59% owner).
- For buyers
- Queens Park is the lower entry point at $3,686,000 median, 36% 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: Queens Park delivers the better gross yield (2.39% vs 1.59%), but Bronte 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
- Queens Park edges out on average school ICSEA (1152 vs 1150).
Bronte vs Queens Park: common questions
Is Bronte or Queens Park cheaper to buy in?
Queens Park has the lower median house price at $3,686,000, roughly 36% below Bronte ($5,787,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Bronte or Queens Park?
Over the past 12 months, Bronte grew -1.2% vs -18.1% in Queens Park, a gap of 16.9 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 Bronte or Queens Park have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Queens Park 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 Queens Park?
Queens Park 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.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Bronte or Queens Park?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.39% in Queens Park vs 1.59% in Bronte. 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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