Bulimba vs Hawthorne
Bulimba (median $1,937,500) is roughly 8% cheaper to buy into than Hawthorne ($2,100,000).
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Bulimba and Hawthorne side by side
| Measure | Bulimba | Hawthorne |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,937,500 | $2,100,000 |
| Median unit | $817,500 | $757,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $900/wk | $1100/wk |
| Unit rent | $750/wk | $650/wk |
| Owner occupied | 61.0% | 62.0% |
| Renter occupied | 37.0% | 37.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1111 | 1103 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 72 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 7,623 | 5,090 |
| Median age | 40 | 37 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1007 mm | 1007 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.0°C | 30.0°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
Bulimba scores higher on walkability (100/100 vs 72/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Bulimba (1111) sits above Hawthorne (1103).
- For buyers
- Bulimba is the lower entry point at $1,937,500 median, 8% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Hawthorne offers the higher gross rental yield (2.72% vs 2.42%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Bulimba edges out on average school ICSEA (1111 vs 1103).
Bulimba vs Hawthorne: common questions
Is Bulimba or Hawthorne cheaper to buy in?
Bulimba has the lower median house price at $1,937,500, roughly 8% below Hawthorne ($2,100,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Bulimba or Hawthorne have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Bulimba scores 1111 vs 1103 in Hawthorne. 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, Bulimba or Hawthorne?
Bulimba scores 100/100 on walkability vs 72/100. 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, Bulimba or Hawthorne?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.72% in Hawthorne vs 2.42% in Bulimba. 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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