Avoca Beach vs Macmasters Beach
Avoca Beach (median $1,730,000) is roughly 3% cheaper to buy into than Macmasters Beach ($1,787,500). Over the past year, Avoca Beach (+10.2%) ran 16.3 percentage points ahead of Macmasters Beach (-6.1%) on house-price growth.
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| Measure | Avoca Beach | Macmasters Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,730,000 | $1,787,500 |
| Median unit | $343,440 | $343,440 |
| House price change, 12 months | +10.2% | -6.1% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $850/wk | $850/wk |
| Unit rent | $580/wk | $580/wk |
| Owner occupied | 82.0% | 83.0% |
| Renter occupied | 17.0% | 14.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1061 | 1058 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 26 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 4,708 | 1,399 |
| Median age | 43 | 49 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1341 mm | 1286 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.9°C | 26.9°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
Avoca Beach scores higher on walkability (26/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Avoca Beach (1061) sits above Macmasters Beach (1058).
- For buyers
- Avoca Beach is the lower entry point at $1,730,000 median, 3% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Avoca Beach carries both higher gross yield (2.55% vs 2.47%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- Avoca Beach edges out on average school ICSEA (1061 vs 1058).
Avoca Beach vs Macmasters Beach: common questions
Is Avoca Beach or Macmasters Beach cheaper to buy in?
Avoca Beach has the lower median house price at $1,730,000, roughly 3% below Macmasters Beach ($1,787,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Avoca Beach or Macmasters Beach?
Over the past 12 months, Avoca Beach grew +10.2% vs -6.1% in Macmasters Beach, a gap of 16.3 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 Avoca Beach or Macmasters Beach have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Avoca Beach scores 1061 vs 1058 in Macmasters 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, Avoca Beach or Macmasters Beach?
Avoca Beach scores 26/100 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, Avoca Beach or Macmasters Beach?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.55% in Avoca Beach vs 2.47% in Macmasters 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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