Macleod vs Bundoora.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,122,500 and $866,400.
Bundoora (median $866,400) is roughly 30% cheaper to buy into than Macleod ($1,122,500).
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Macleod (1060) sits above Bundoora (1047).
For buyers
Bundoora is the lower entry point at $866,400 median, 30% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Bundoora offers the higher gross rental yield (3.42% vs 1.76%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Macleod edges out on average school ICSEA (1060 vs 1047).
Common questions
Is Macleod or Bundoora cheaper to buy in?
Bundoora has the lower median house price at $866,400, roughly 30% below Macleod ($1,122,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Macleod or Bundoora have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Macleod scores 1060 vs 1047 in Bundoora. 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, Macleod or Bundoora?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.42% in Bundoora vs 1.76% in Macleod. 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
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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