Bundanoon vs Sutton Forest
Bundanoon (median $1,100,000) is roughly 35% cheaper to buy into than Sutton Forest ($1,700,000).
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Bundanoon and Sutton Forest side by side
| Measure | Bundanoon | Sutton Forest |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,100,000 | $1,700,000 |
| Median unit | $288,000 | $317,520 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $740/wk | $705/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $515/wk |
| Owner occupied | 84.0% | 73.0% |
| Renter occupied | 13.0% | 18.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 11 | 6 |
| Average ICSEA | 1045 | 1032 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 26 | 4 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 5 | 0 |
| Population | 2,869 | 504 |
| Median age | 59 | 50 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 983 mm | 793 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.3°C | 26.4°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
Bundanoon scores higher on walkability (26/100 vs 4/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Bundanoon (1045) sits above Sutton Forest (1032). Bundanoon skews owner-occupied (84%), Sutton Forest runs more rental-dense (73% owner).
- For buyers
- Bundanoon is the lower entry point at $1,100,000 median, 35% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Bundanoon offers the higher gross rental yield (3.50% vs 2.16%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Bundanoon edges out on average school ICSEA (1045 vs 1032). Sutton Forest also has a higher family-household share (79% vs 68%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Bundanoon vs Sutton Forest: common questions
Is Bundanoon or Sutton Forest cheaper to buy in?
Bundanoon has the lower median house price at $1,100,000, roughly 35% below Sutton Forest ($1,700,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Bundanoon or Sutton Forest have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Bundanoon scores 1045 vs 1032 in Sutton Forest. 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, Bundanoon or Sutton Forest?
Bundanoon scores 26/100 on walkability vs 4/100. 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, Bundanoon or Sutton Forest?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.50% in Bundanoon vs 2.16% in Sutton Forest. 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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