Batehaven vs Maloneys Beach
Batehaven (median $745,000) is roughly 0% cheaper to buy into than Maloneys Beach ($748,500). Over the past year, Batehaven (-6.3%) ran 0.1 percentage points ahead of Maloneys Beach (-6.4%) on house-price growth.
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Batehaven and Maloneys Beach side by side
| Measure | Batehaven | Maloneys Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $745,000 | $748,500 |
| Median unit | $245,520 | $245,520 |
| House price change, 12 months | -6.3% | -6.4% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $600/wk | $600/wk |
| Unit rent | $450/wk | $450/wk |
| Owner occupied | 61.0% | 70.0% |
| Renter occupied | 36.0% | 27.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 5 | 4 |
| Average ICSEA | 902 | 924 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 32 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 5 |
| Population | 1,911 | 408 |
| Median age | 54 | 51 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 902 mm | 942 mm |
| Mean max, January | 25.3°C | 25.3°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
Batehaven scores higher on walkability (32/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Maloneys Beach (924) sits above Batehaven (902).
- For buyers
- Batehaven is the lower entry point at $745,000 median, 0% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Batehaven carries both higher gross yield (4.19% vs 4.17%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- Maloneys Beach edges out on average school ICSEA (924 vs 902). Maloneys Beach also has a higher family-household share (73% vs 61%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Batehaven vs Maloneys Beach: common questions
Is Batehaven or Maloneys Beach cheaper to buy in?
Batehaven has the lower median house price at $745,000, roughly 0% below Maloneys Beach ($748,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Batehaven or Maloneys Beach?
Over the past 12 months, Batehaven grew -6.3% vs -6.4% in Maloneys Beach, a gap of 0.1 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 Batehaven or Maloneys Beach have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Maloneys Beach scores 924 vs 902 in Batehaven. 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, Batehaven or Maloneys Beach?
Batehaven scores 32/100 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, Batehaven or Maloneys Beach?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.19% in Batehaven vs 4.17% in Maloneys 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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