Side by sideSuburb comparison

American Beach vs Brown Beach.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Brown Beach edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Brown Beach (998) sits above American Beach (987).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.

For investors

Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.

For families

Brown Beach edges out on average school ICSEA (998 vs 987).

Common questionsAmerican Beach vs Brown Beach

Common questions

Does American Beach or Brown Beach have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Brown Beach scores 998 vs 987 in American 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.

The numbers behind the take

American Beach
Metric
Brown Beach

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
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Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$220/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$220/wk
$187/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$187/wk
Owner occupied
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

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Walk score
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Transit score
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0
Bike score
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678
Population
3
72
Median age
62

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

2
Schools nearby
1
987
Avg ICSEA
998

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).