Bulimba vs Hawthorne.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,937,500 and $2,100,000. Bulimba edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Bulimba (median $1,937,500) is roughly 8% cheaper to buy into than Hawthorne ($2,100,000).
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
Bulimba offers the higher gross rental yield (2.58% vs 2.23%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Bulimba edges out on average school ICSEA (1111 vs 1103).
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 2.58% in Bulimba vs 2.23% in Hawthorne. 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.
The numbers behind the take
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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