Bundoora vs Watsonia North
Watsonia North (median $863,500) is roughly 0% cheaper to buy into than Bundoora ($866,400).
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Bundoora and Watsonia North side by side
| Measure | Bundoora | Watsonia North |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $866,400 | $863,500 |
| Median unit | $443,800 | $322,560 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $570/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $490/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | – | 86.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 12.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1047 | 1065 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 68 | 28 |
| Transit score | 100 | 60 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | – | 3,799 |
| Median age | – | 41 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 650 mm | 665 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.1°C | 27.3°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
Bundoora scores higher on walkability (68/100 vs 28/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Watsonia North (1065) sits above Bundoora (1047).
- For buyers
- Watsonia North is the lower entry point at $863,500 median, 0% 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
- Watsonia North edges out on average school ICSEA (1065 vs 1047).
Bundoora vs Watsonia North: common questions
Is Bundoora or Watsonia North cheaper to buy in?
Watsonia North has the lower median house price at $863,500, roughly 0% below Bundoora ($866,400). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Bundoora or Watsonia North have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Watsonia North scores 1065 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.
Which is more walkable, Bundoora or Watsonia North?
Bundoora scores 68/100 on walkability vs 28/100. 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.
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