Stroud vs Booral
Stroud (median $680,000) is roughly 7% cheaper to buy into than Booral ($735,000).
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Stroud and Booral side by side
| Measure | Stroud | Booral |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $680,000 | $735,000 |
| Median unit | $274,320 | $274,320 |
| House price change, 12 months | +9.7% | – |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 80.0% | 82.0% |
| Renter occupied | 14.0% | 13.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 5 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 943 | 959 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 20 | 4 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 988 | 457 |
| Median age | 48 | 41 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1079 mm | 1101 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.3°C | 29.1°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
Stroud scores higher on walkability (20/100 vs 4/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Booral (959) sits above Stroud (943).
- For buyers
- Stroud is the lower entry point at $680,000 median, 7% 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
- Booral edges out on average school ICSEA (959 vs 943).
Stroud vs Booral: common questions
Is Stroud or Booral cheaper to buy in?
Stroud has the lower median house price at $680,000, roughly 7% below Booral ($735,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Stroud or Booral have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Booral scores 959 vs 943 in Stroud. 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, Stroud or Booral?
Stroud scores 20/100 on walkability vs 4/100. 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.
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