Bundoora vs Macleod
Bundoora (median $866,400) is roughly 23% cheaper to buy into than Macleod ($1,122,500).
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Bundoora and Macleod side by side
| Measure | Bundoora | Macleod |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $866,400 | $1,122,500 |
| Median unit | $443,800 | $819,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $570/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $490/wk | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1047 | 1060 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 68 | – |
| Transit score | 100 | – |
| Bike score | 100 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 650 mm | 650 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.1°C | 27.1°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
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Macleod (1060) sits above Bundoora (1047).
- For buyers
- Bundoora is the lower entry point at $866,400 median, 23% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- 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
- Macleod edges out on average school ICSEA (1060 vs 1047).
Bundoora vs Macleod: common questions
Is Bundoora or Macleod cheaper to buy in?
Bundoora has the lower median house price at $866,400, roughly 23% below Macleod ($1,122,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Bundoora or Macleod have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Macleod scores 1060 vs 1047 in Bundoora. 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.
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