Aldinga Beach vs Maslin Beach
Aldinga Beach (median $925,000) is roughly 3% cheaper to buy into than Maslin Beach ($955,000).
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| Measure | Aldinga Beach | Maslin Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $925,000 | $955,000 |
| Median unit | $221,760 | $208,800 |
| House price change, 12 months | +18.5% | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $600/wk | $620/wk |
| Unit rent | $487/wk | $580/wk |
| Owner occupied | 69.0% | 76.0% |
| Renter occupied | 28.0% | 22.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 7 | 18 |
| Average ICSEA | 1007 | 995 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 6 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 95 |
| Population | 10,667 | 1,213 |
| Median age | 39 | 46 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 489 mm | 516 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.6°C | 27.1°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
Aldinga Beach scores higher on walkability (6/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Aldinga Beach (1007) sits above Maslin Beach (995).
- For buyers
- Aldinga Beach is the lower entry point at $925,000 median, 3% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Maslin Beach offers the higher gross rental yield (3.38% vs 3.37%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Aldinga Beach edges out on average school ICSEA (1007 vs 995).
Aldinga Beach vs Maslin Beach: common questions
Is Aldinga Beach or Maslin Beach cheaper to buy in?
Aldinga Beach has the lower median house price at $925,000, roughly 3% below Maslin Beach ($955,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Aldinga Beach or Maslin Beach have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Aldinga Beach scores 1007 vs 995 in Maslin Beach. 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, Aldinga Beach or Maslin Beach?
Aldinga Beach scores 6/100 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.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Aldinga Beach or Maslin Beach?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.38% in Maslin Beach vs 3.37% in Aldinga 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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