North Arm Cove vs Bundabah.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,008,000 and $710,000.
Bundabah (median $710,000) is roughly 42% cheaper to buy into than North Arm Cove ($1,008,000).
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving North Arm Cove (951) sits above Bundabah (948).
For buyers
Bundabah is the lower entry point at $710,000 median, 42% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Bundabah offers the higher gross rental yield (4.39% vs 3.10%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
North Arm Cove edges out on average school ICSEA (951 vs 948). North Arm Cove also has a higher family-household share (73% vs 61%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Is North Arm Cove or Bundabah cheaper to buy in?
Bundabah has the lower median house price at $710,000, roughly 42% below North Arm Cove ($1,008,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does North Arm Cove or Bundabah have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), North Arm Cove scores 951 vs 948 in Bundabah. 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, North Arm Cove or Bundabah?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.39% in Bundabah vs 3.10% in North Arm Cove. 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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