Wellington Point vs Birkdale.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,150,000 and $975,000. Birkdale edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Birkdale (median $975,000) is roughly 18% cheaper to buy into than Wellington Point ($1,150,000).
Wellington Point scores higher on walkability (62/100 vs 48/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Birkdale (1042) sits above Wellington Point (1033).
For buyers
Birkdale is the lower entry point at $975,000 median, 18% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Birkdale offers the higher gross rental yield (3.73% vs 3.17%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Birkdale edges out on average school ICSEA (1042 vs 1033).
Common questions
Is Wellington Point or Birkdale cheaper to buy in?
Birkdale has the lower median house price at $975,000, roughly 18% below Wellington Point ($1,150,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Wellington Point or Birkdale have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Birkdale scores 1042 vs 1033 in Wellington Point. 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, Wellington Point or Birkdale?
Wellington Point scores 62/100 on walkability vs 48/100. 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, Wellington Point or Birkdale?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.73% in Birkdale vs 3.17% in Wellington Point. 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
Price & Market
Rental
Lifestyle & Demographics
Risk & Hazard
Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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