Woonona vs Bellambi.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,460,000 and $1,250,000.
Bellambi (median $1,250,000) is roughly 17% cheaper to buy into than Woonona ($1,460,000). Over the past year, Bellambi (+13.1%) ran 10.8 percentage points ahead of Woonona (+2.3%) on house-price growth.
Woonona scores higher on walkability (14/100 vs 4/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Woonona (1036) sits above Bellambi (1023). Woonona skews owner-occupied (73%), Bellambi runs more rental-dense (44% owner).
For buyers
Bellambi is the lower entry point at $1,250,000 median, 17% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Bellambi carries both higher gross yield (3.40% vs 3.17%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Woonona edges out on average school ICSEA (1036 vs 1023).
Common questions
Is Woonona or Bellambi cheaper to buy in?
Bellambi has the lower median house price at $1,250,000, roughly 17% below Woonona ($1,460,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Woonona or Bellambi?
Over the past 12 months, Bellambi grew +13.1% vs +2.3% in Woonona, a gap of 10.8 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Woonona or Bellambi have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Woonona scores 1036 vs 1023 in Bellambi. 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, Woonona or Bellambi?
Woonona scores 14/100 on walkability vs 4/100. 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, Woonona or Bellambi?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.40% in Bellambi vs 3.17% in Woonona. 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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