Lyneham vs Braddon

Lyneham (median $1,232,500) is roughly 28% cheaper to buy into than Braddon ($1,720,000).

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Lyneham and Braddon side by side

MeasureLynehamBraddon
Price and market
Median house$1,232,500$1,720,000
Median unit$545,000$570,000
Renting
House rent$436/wk$490/wk
Unit rent$425/wk$495/wk
Owner occupied49.0%38.0%
Renter occupied48.0%60.0%
Schools
Schools nearby2020
Average ICSEA11281135
Lifestyle and people
Walk score100100
Transit score100100
Bike score100100
Population5,7036,383
Median age3530
Climate
Annual rainfall624 mm624 mm
Mean max, January29.2°C29.2°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 Braddon (1135) sits above Lyneham (1128). Lyneham skews owner-occupied (49%), Braddon runs more rental-dense (38% owner).

For buyers
Lyneham is the lower entry point at $1,232,500 median, 28% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Lyneham offers the higher gross rental yield (1.84% vs 1.48%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Braddon edges out on average school ICSEA (1135 vs 1128). Lyneham also has a higher family-household share (53% vs 41%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Lyneham vs Braddon: common questions

Is Lyneham or Braddon cheaper to buy in?

Lyneham has the lower median house price at $1,232,500, roughly 28% below Braddon ($1,720,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.

Does Lyneham or Braddon have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Braddon scores 1135 vs 1128 in Lyneham. 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, Lyneham or Braddon?

Gross rental yield on houses is 1.84% in Lyneham vs 1.48% in Braddon. 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.