The Junction vs Bar Beach
The Junction (median $2,105,000) is roughly 25% cheaper to buy into than Bar Beach ($2,812,500).
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The Junction and Bar Beach side by side
| Measure | The Junction | Bar Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $2,105,000 | $2,812,500 |
| Median unit | $396,000 | $352,800 |
| House price change, 12 months | +12.7% | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $915/wk | $750/wk |
| Unit rent | $638/wk | $670/wk |
| Owner occupied | 66.0% | 56.0% |
| Renter occupied | 32.0% | 41.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1079 | 1079 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 60 | 82 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 994 | 1,292 |
| Median age | 43 | 41 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1190 mm | 1190 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.5°C | 27.5°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
Bar Beach scores higher on walkability (60/100 vs 82/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. The Junction skews owner-occupied (66%), Bar Beach runs more rental-dense (56% owner).
- For buyers
- The Junction is the lower entry point at $2,105,000 median, 25% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- The Junction offers the higher gross rental yield (2.26% vs 1.39%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- School and household data is too similar between the two to call a winner on family fit. Check the individual profiles for street-level school catchments.
The Junction vs Bar Beach: common questions
Is The Junction or Bar Beach cheaper to buy in?
The Junction has the lower median house price at $2,105,000, roughly 25% below Bar Beach ($2,812,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which is more walkable, The Junction or Bar Beach?
Bar Beach scores 82/100 on walkability vs 60/100. 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.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, The Junction or Bar Beach?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.26% in The Junction vs 1.39% in Bar Beach. 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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