Beachport vs Clay Wells
Beachport scores higher on walkability (20/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Clay Wells (996) sits above Beachport (969). Beachport skews owner-occupied (85%), Clay Wells runs more rental-dense (33% owner).
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Beachport and Clay Wells side by side
| Measure | Beachport | Clay Wells |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $550/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $213/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 85.0% | 33.0% |
| Renter occupied | 12.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 8 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 969 | 996 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 20 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 20 | 0 |
| Population | 745 | 31 |
| Median age | 55 | 45 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 688 mm | 661 mm |
| Mean max, January | 23.9°C | 25.0°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
- 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
- Clay Wells edges out on average school ICSEA (996 vs 969). Clay Wells also has a higher family-household share (83% vs 69%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Beachport vs Clay Wells: common questions
Does Beachport or Clay Wells have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Clay Wells scores 996 vs 969 in Beachport. 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, Beachport or Clay Wells?
Beachport scores 20/100 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.
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