Patterson Lakes vs Bonbeach.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,575,000 and $1,107,500. Bonbeach edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Bonbeach (median $1,107,500) is roughly 42% cheaper to buy into than Patterson Lakes ($1,575,000).
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, 42% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Bonbeach offers the higher gross rental yield (1.86% vs 1.39%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Bonbeach edges out on average school ICSEA (1067 vs 1040).
Common questions
Is Patterson Lakes or Bonbeach cheaper to buy in?
Bonbeach has the lower median house price at $1,107,500, roughly 42% 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.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Patterson Lakes or Bonbeach?
Gross rental yield on houses is 1.86% in Bonbeach vs 1.39% in Patterson Lakes. 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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Lifestyle & Demographics
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Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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