Duranbah vs Bogangar.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $2,400,000 and $1,555,000. Bogangar edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Bogangar (median $1,555,000) is roughly 54% cheaper to buy into than Duranbah ($2,400,000). Over the past year, Bogangar (+4%) ran 4.0 percentage points ahead of Duranbah (0%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Bogangar (1041) sits above Duranbah (1030).
For buyers
Bogangar is the lower entry point at $1,555,000 median, 54% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: Duranbah delivers the better gross yield (3.03% vs 2.93%), but Bogangar has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
For families
Bogangar edges out on average school ICSEA (1041 vs 1030).
Common questions
Is Duranbah or Bogangar cheaper to buy in?
Bogangar has the lower median house price at $1,555,000, roughly 54% below Duranbah ($2,400,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Duranbah or Bogangar?
Over the past 12 months, Bogangar grew +4% vs 0% in Duranbah, a gap of 4.0 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 Duranbah or Bogangar have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Bogangar scores 1041 vs 1030 in Duranbah. 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, Duranbah or Bogangar?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.03% in Duranbah vs 2.93% in Bogangar. 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
Price & Market
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Lifestyle & Demographics
Risk & Hazard
Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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