The Branch vs Booral
Booral (median $735,000) is roughly 53% cheaper to buy into than The Branch ($1,550,000).
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The Branch and Booral side by side
| Measure | The Branch | Booral |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,550,000 | $735,000 |
| Median unit | $274,320 | $274,320 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 80.0% | 82.0% |
| Renter occupied | 7.0% | 13.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 5 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 936 | 959 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 4 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 130 | 457 |
| Median age | 44 | 41 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1150 mm | 1101 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.8°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
Booral scores higher on walkability (0/100 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 The Branch (936).
- For buyers
- Booral is the lower entry point at $735,000 median, 53% 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 936).
The Branch vs Booral: common questions
Is The Branch or Booral cheaper to buy in?
Booral has the lower median house price at $735,000, roughly 53% below The Branch ($1,550,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does The Branch or Booral have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Booral scores 959 vs 936 in The Branch. 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 Branch or Booral?
Booral scores 4/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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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