Warranulla vs Bunyah.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $841,000 and $1,150,000. Warranulla edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Warranulla (median $841,000) is roughly 27% cheaper to buy into than Bunyah ($1,150,000).
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Warranulla (954) sits above Bunyah (953). Bunyah skews owner-occupied (100%), Warranulla runs more rental-dense (80% owner).
For buyers
Warranulla is the lower entry point at $841,000 median, 27% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Warranulla offers the higher gross rental yield (1.85% vs 1.36%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Warranulla edges out on average school ICSEA (954 vs 953). Bunyah also has a higher family-household share (85% vs 47%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Is Warranulla or Bunyah cheaper to buy in?
Warranulla has the lower median house price at $841,000, roughly 27% below Bunyah ($1,150,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Warranulla or Bunyah have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Warranulla scores 954 vs 953 in Bunyah. 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, Warranulla or Bunyah?
Gross rental yield on houses is 1.85% in Warranulla vs 1.36% in Bunyah. 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.
The numbers behind the take
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Lifestyle & Demographics
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Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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