Exeter vs Bundanoon
Bundanoon (median $1,100,000) is roughly 36% cheaper to buy into than Exeter ($1,720,000).
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Exeter and Bundanoon side by side
| Measure | Exeter | Bundanoon |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,720,000 | $1,100,000 |
| Median unit | $316,800 | $288,000 |
| House price change, 12 months | -20.0% | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $680/wk | $740/wk |
| Owner occupied | 86.0% | 84.0% |
| Renter occupied | 11.0% | 13.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 6 | 11 |
| Average ICSEA | 1033 | 1045 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 6 | 26 |
| Transit score | 20 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 5 |
| Population | 1,087 | 2,869 |
| Median age | 53 | 59 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 890 mm | 983 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.1°C | 26.3°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
Bundanoon scores higher on walkability (6/100 vs 26/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Bundanoon (1045) sits above Exeter (1033).
- For buyers
- Bundanoon is the lower entry point at $1,100,000 median, 36% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Bundanoon offers the higher gross rental yield (3.50% vs 2.06%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Bundanoon edges out on average school ICSEA (1045 vs 1033).
Exeter vs Bundanoon: common questions
Is Exeter or Bundanoon cheaper to buy in?
Bundanoon has the lower median house price at $1,100,000, roughly 36% below Exeter ($1,720,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Exeter or Bundanoon have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Bundanoon scores 1045 vs 1033 in Exeter. 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, Exeter or Bundanoon?
Bundanoon scores 26/100 on walkability vs 6/100. 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, Exeter or Bundanoon?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.50% in Bundanoon vs 2.06% in Exeter. 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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