Cambewarra vs Bangalee.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,031,000 and $1,262,500. Cambewarra edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Cambewarra (median $1,031,000) is roughly 18% cheaper to buy into than Bangalee ($1,262,500). Over the past year, Cambewarra (-1.9%) ran 7.9 percentage points ahead of Bangalee (-9.8%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Cambewarra (955) sits above Bangalee (952). Bangalee skews owner-occupied (92%), Cambewarra runs more rental-dense (81% owner).
For buyers
Cambewarra is the lower entry point at $1,031,000 median, 18% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Cambewarra carries both higher gross yield (3.08% vs 2.35%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Cambewarra edges out on average school ICSEA (955 vs 952).
Common questions
Is Cambewarra or Bangalee cheaper to buy in?
Cambewarra has the lower median house price at $1,031,000, roughly 18% below Bangalee ($1,262,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Cambewarra or Bangalee?
Over the past 12 months, Cambewarra grew -1.9% vs -9.8% in Bangalee, a gap of 7.9 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Cambewarra or Bangalee have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Cambewarra scores 955 vs 952 in Bangalee. 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 suburb has higher rental yield, Cambewarra or Bangalee?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.08% in Cambewarra vs 2.35% in Bangalee. 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.
The numbers behind the take
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Lifestyle & Demographics
Risk & Hazard
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Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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