The Basin vs Boronia
Boronia (median $860,900) is roughly 2% cheaper to buy into than The Basin ($875,000).
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The Basin and Boronia side by side
| Measure | The Basin | Boronia |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $875,000 | $860,900 |
| Median unit | $308,880 | $680,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $590/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $500/wk |
| Owner occupied | – | 70.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 28.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1033 | 1031 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 28 | 46 |
| Transit score | 0 | 20 |
| Bike score | 70 | 100 |
| Population | – | 23,607 |
| Median age | – | 39 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 898 mm | 898 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.4°C | 26.4°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
Boronia scores higher on walkability (28/100 vs 46/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving The Basin (1033) sits above Boronia (1031).
- For buyers
- Boronia is the lower entry point at $860,900 median, 2% 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
- The Basin edges out on average school ICSEA (1033 vs 1031).
The Basin vs Boronia: common questions
Is The Basin or Boronia cheaper to buy in?
Boronia has the lower median house price at $860,900, roughly 2% below The Basin ($875,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does The Basin or Boronia have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), The Basin scores 1033 vs 1031 in Boronia. 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, The Basin or Boronia?
Boronia scores 46/100 on walkability vs 28/100. 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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