Bundamba vs Riverview
Riverview (median $521,025) is roughly 2% cheaper to buy into than Bundamba ($530,750).
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Bundamba and Riverview side by side
| Measure | Bundamba | Riverview |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $530,750 | $521,025 |
| Median unit | $406,000 | $174,240 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $530/wk | $500/wk |
| Unit rent | $300/wk | $238/wk |
| Owner occupied | 57.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 42.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 947 | 970 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 4 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 20 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 6,542 | – |
| Median age | 35 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 804 mm | 819 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.4°C | 31.2°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
Bundamba scores higher on walkability (4/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Riverview (970) sits above Bundamba (947).
- For buyers
- Riverview is the lower entry point at $521,025 median, 2% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Bundamba offers the higher gross rental yield (5.19% vs 4.99%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Riverview edges out on average school ICSEA (970 vs 947).
Bundamba vs Riverview: common questions
Is Bundamba or Riverview cheaper to buy in?
Riverview has the lower median house price at $521,025, roughly 2% below Bundamba ($530,750). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Bundamba or Riverview have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Riverview scores 970 vs 947 in Bundamba. 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, Bundamba or Riverview?
Bundamba scores 4/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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, Bundamba or Riverview?
Gross rental yield on houses is 5.19% in Bundamba vs 4.99% in Riverview. 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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