Reid vs Braddon
Braddon (median $1,720,000) is roughly 27% cheaper to buy into than Reid ($2,350,000).
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Reid and Braddon side by side
| Measure | Reid | Braddon |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $2,350,000 | $1,720,000 |
| Median unit | $580,000 | $570,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $490/wk | $490/wk |
| Unit rent | $430/wk | $495/wk |
| Owner occupied | 52.0% | 38.0% |
| Renter occupied | 46.0% | 60.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1136 | 1135 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 100 |
| Transit score | 50 | 100 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 1,544 | 6,383 |
| Median age | 40 | 30 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 608 mm | 624 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.4°C | 29.2°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 Reid (1136) sits above Braddon (1135). Reid skews owner-occupied (52%), Braddon runs more rental-dense (38% owner).
- For buyers
- Braddon is the lower entry point at $1,720,000 median, 27% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Braddon offers the higher gross rental yield (1.48% vs 1.08%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Reid edges out on average school ICSEA (1136 vs 1135).
Reid vs Braddon: common questions
Is Reid or Braddon cheaper to buy in?
Braddon has the lower median house price at $1,720,000, roughly 27% below Reid ($2,350,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Reid or Braddon have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Reid scores 1136 vs 1135 in Braddon. 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, Reid or Braddon?
Gross rental yield on houses is 1.48% in Braddon vs 1.08% in Reid. 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.
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