Patterson Lakes vs Bonbeach
Bonbeach (median $1,107,500) is roughly 30% cheaper to buy into than Patterson Lakes ($1,575,000).
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Patterson Lakes and Bonbeach side by side
| Measure | Patterson Lakes | Bonbeach |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,575,000 | $1,107,500 |
| Median unit | $710,000 | $702,500 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 79.0% | 69.0% |
| Renter occupied | 15.0% | 29.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1040 | 1067 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 8 | – |
| Transit score | 0 | – |
| Bike score | 100 | – |
| Population | 7,793 | 6,855 |
| Median age | 46 | 42 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 678 mm | 651 mm |
| Mean max, January | 25.9°C | 25.7°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 Bonbeach (1067) sits above Patterson Lakes (1040). Patterson Lakes skews owner-occupied (79%), Bonbeach runs more rental-dense (69% owner).
- For buyers
- Bonbeach is the lower entry point at $1,107,500 median, 30% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Bonbeach edges out on average school ICSEA (1067 vs 1040).
Patterson Lakes vs Bonbeach: common questions
Is Patterson Lakes or Bonbeach cheaper to buy in?
Bonbeach has the lower median house price at $1,107,500, roughly 30% below Patterson Lakes ($1,575,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Patterson Lakes or Bonbeach have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Bonbeach scores 1067 vs 1040 in Patterson Lakes. 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.
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