Bronte vs Waverley
Waverley (median $4,350,000) is roughly 25% cheaper to buy into than Bronte ($5,787,500). Over the past year, Waverley (+0.6%) ran 1.8 percentage points ahead of Bronte (-1.2%) on house-price growth.
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Bronte and Waverley side by side
| Measure | Bronte | Waverley |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $5,787,500 | $4,350,000 |
| Median unit | $617,760 | $617,760 |
| House price change, 12 months | -1.2% | +0.6% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $1775/wk | $1775/wk |
| Unit rent | $980/wk | $980/wk |
| Owner occupied | 59.0% | 52.0% |
| Renter occupied | 39.0% | 43.0% |
| 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 | 4,216 |
| Median age | 38 | 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
Waverley 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 Waverley (1152) sits above Bronte (1150).
- For buyers
- Waverley is the lower entry point at $4,350,000 median, 25% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Waverley carries both higher gross yield (2.12% vs 1.59%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- Waverley edges out on average school ICSEA (1152 vs 1150).
Bronte vs Waverley: common questions
Is Bronte or Waverley cheaper to buy in?
Waverley has the lower median house price at $4,350,000, roughly 25% 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 Waverley?
Over the past 12 months, Waverley grew +0.6% vs -1.2% in Bronte, a gap of 1.8 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 Waverley have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Waverley 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 Waverley?
Waverley 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 Waverley?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.12% in Waverley 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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