Clunes vs Bexhill
Bexhill (median $925,000) is roughly 21% cheaper to buy into than Clunes ($1,175,150). Over the past year, Bexhill (-0.5%) ran 6.8 percentage points ahead of Clunes (-7.3%) on house-price growth.
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Clunes and Bexhill side by side
| Measure | Clunes | Bexhill |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,175,150 | $925,000 |
| Median unit | $240,480 | $240,480 |
| House price change, 12 months | -7.3% | -0.5% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $620/wk | $620/wk |
| Unit rent | $435/wk | $435/wk |
| Owner occupied | 76.0% | 82.0% |
| Renter occupied | 23.0% | 13.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 10 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1044 | 998 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 16 | – |
| Transit score | 0 | – |
| Bike score | 0 | – |
| Population | 907 | 528 |
| Median age | 43 | 44 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1464 mm | 1315 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.2°C | 29.5°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 Clunes (1044) sits above Bexhill (998).
- For buyers
- Bexhill is the lower entry point at $925,000 median, 21% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Bexhill carries both higher gross yield (3.49% vs 2.74%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- Clunes edges out on average school ICSEA (1044 vs 998).
Clunes vs Bexhill: common questions
Is Clunes or Bexhill cheaper to buy in?
Bexhill has the lower median house price at $925,000, roughly 21% below Clunes ($1,175,150). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Clunes or Bexhill?
Over the past 12 months, Bexhill grew -0.5% vs -7.3% in Clunes, a gap of 6.8 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 Clunes or Bexhill have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Clunes scores 1044 vs 998 in Bexhill. 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, Clunes or Bexhill?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.49% in Bexhill vs 2.74% in Clunes. 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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