Forde vs Bonner
Bonner (median $890,000) is roughly 23% cheaper to buy into than Forde ($1,150,000).
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Forde and Bonner side by side
| Measure | Forde | Bonner |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,150,000 | $890,000 |
| Median unit | $843,000 | $657,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $480/wk | $480/wk |
| Unit rent | $590/wk | $520/wk |
| Owner occupied | 76.0% | 66.0% |
| Renter occupied | 23.0% | 33.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1079 | 1080 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 22 | 36 |
| Transit score | 30 | 20 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 4,435 | 7,339 |
| Median age | 35 | 30 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 646 mm | 646 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.9°C | 28.9°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
Bonner scores higher on walkability (22/100 vs 36/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Bonner (1080) sits above Forde (1079). Forde skews owner-occupied (76%), Bonner runs more rental-dense (66% owner).
- For buyers
- Bonner is the lower entry point at $890,000 median, 23% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Bonner offers the higher gross rental yield (2.80% vs 2.17%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Bonner edges out on average school ICSEA (1080 vs 1079).
Forde vs Bonner: common questions
Is Forde or Bonner cheaper to buy in?
Bonner has the lower median house price at $890,000, roughly 23% below Forde ($1,150,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Forde or Bonner have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Bonner scores 1080 vs 1079 in Forde. 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, Forde or Bonner?
Bonner scores 36/100 on walkability vs 22/100. 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, Forde or Bonner?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.80% in Bonner vs 2.17% in Forde. 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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