Carseldine vs Bridgeman Downs
Carseldine (median $1,010,250) is roughly 22% cheaper to buy into than Bridgeman Downs ($1,300,000).
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Carseldine and Bridgeman Downs side by side
| Measure | Carseldine | Bridgeman Downs |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,010,250 | $1,300,000 |
| Median unit | $595,000 | $622,500 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $750/wk | $900/wk |
| Unit rent | $435/wk | $520/wk |
| Owner occupied | 69.0% | 81.0% |
| Renter occupied | 27.0% | 17.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1039 | 1064 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 2 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 10,093 | 10,938 |
| Median age | 41 | 39 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1073 mm | 1073 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.9°C | 29.9°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
Carseldine scores higher on walkability (2/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Bridgeman Downs (1064) sits above Carseldine (1039). Bridgeman Downs skews owner-occupied (81%), Carseldine runs more rental-dense (69% owner).
- For buyers
- Carseldine is the lower entry point at $1,010,250 median, 22% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Carseldine offers the higher gross rental yield (3.86% vs 3.60%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Bridgeman Downs edges out on average school ICSEA (1064 vs 1039). Bridgeman Downs also has a higher family-household share (87% vs 76%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Carseldine vs Bridgeman Downs: common questions
Is Carseldine or Bridgeman Downs cheaper to buy in?
Carseldine has the lower median house price at $1,010,250, roughly 22% below Bridgeman Downs ($1,300,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Carseldine or Bridgeman Downs have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Bridgeman Downs scores 1064 vs 1039 in Carseldine. 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, Carseldine or Bridgeman Downs?
Carseldine scores 2/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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, Carseldine or Bridgeman Downs?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.86% in Carseldine vs 3.60% in Bridgeman Downs. 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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