Beaumont vs St Georges
Beaumont (median $2,054,444) is roughly 0% cheaper to buy into than St Georges ($2,060,000). Over the past year, Beaumont (+20.8%) ran 34.1 percentage points ahead of St Georges (-13.3%) on house-price growth.
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Beaumont and St Georges side by side
| Measure | Beaumont | St Georges |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $2,054,444 | $2,060,000 |
| Median unit | $388,800 | $404,640 |
| House price change, 12 months | +20.8% | -13.3% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $830/wk | $800/wk |
| Unit rent | $450/wk | $630/wk |
| Owner occupied | 87.0% | 85.0% |
| Renter occupied | 10.0% | 12.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1127 | 1128 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 16 | – |
| Transit score | 10 | – |
| Bike score | 100 | – |
| Population | 2,731 | 1,726 |
| Median age | 45 | 43 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 609 mm | 609 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.9°C | 28.9°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
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving St Georges (1128) sits above Beaumont (1127).
- For buyers
- Beaumont is the lower entry point at $2,054,444 median, 0% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Beaumont carries both higher gross yield (2.10% vs 2.02%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- St Georges edges out on average school ICSEA (1128 vs 1127).
Beaumont vs St Georges: common questions
Is Beaumont or St Georges cheaper to buy in?
Beaumont has the lower median house price at $2,054,444, roughly 0% below St Georges ($2,060,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Beaumont or St Georges?
Over the past 12 months, Beaumont grew +20.8% vs -13.3% in St Georges, a gap of 34.1 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 Beaumont or St Georges have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), St Georges scores 1128 vs 1127 in Beaumont. 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 suburb has higher rental yield, Beaumont or St Georges?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.10% in Beaumont vs 2.02% in St Georges. 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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