Mckinnon vs Bentleigh.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,850,000 and $1,750,000. Mckinnon edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Bentleigh (median $1,750,000) is roughly 6% cheaper to buy into than Mckinnon ($1,850,000).
Mckinnon scores higher on walkability (84/100 vs 50/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mckinnon (1124) sits above Bentleigh (1112).
For buyers
Bentleigh is the lower entry point at $1,750,000 median, 6% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Bentleigh offers the higher gross rental yield (2.08% vs 1.30%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Mckinnon edges out on average school ICSEA (1124 vs 1112).
Common questions
Is Mckinnon or Bentleigh cheaper to buy in?
Bentleigh has the lower median house price at $1,750,000, roughly 6% below Mckinnon ($1,850,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Mckinnon or Bentleigh have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mckinnon scores 1124 vs 1112 in Bentleigh. 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, Mckinnon or Bentleigh?
Mckinnon scores 84/100 on walkability vs 50/100. 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, Mckinnon or Bentleigh?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.08% in Bentleigh vs 1.30% in Mckinnon. 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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