Side by sideSuburb comparison

Bundoora vs La Trobe University.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk.

La Trobe University scores higher on walkability (68/100 vs 98/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Bundoora (1047) sits above La Trobe University (1042).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.

For investors

Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.

For families

Bundoora edges out on average school ICSEA (1047 vs 1042).

Common questionsBundoora vs La Trobe University

Common questions

Does Bundoora or La Trobe University have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Bundoora scores 1047 vs 1042 in La Trobe University. 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, Bundoora or La Trobe University?

La Trobe University scores 98/100 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.

The numbers behind the take

Bundoora
Metric
La Trobe University

Price & Market

$866,400
Median house
$443,800
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$570/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$380/wk
$490/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$323/wk
Owner occupied
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

68
Walk score
98
100
Transit score
30
100
Bike score
100
31,529
Population
31,529
37
Median age
37

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1047
Avg ICSEA
1042

Climate

639 mm
Annual rainfall
639 mm
25.9°C
Mean max (Jan)
25.9°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).