Benandarah vs Surfside
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Surfside (924) sits above Benandarah (902).
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Benandarah and Surfside side by side
| Measure | Benandarah | Surfside |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $680,000 |
| Median unit | – | $245,520 |
| House price change, 12 months | – | -9.3% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $600/wk | $600/wk |
| Unit rent | $450/wk | $450/wk |
| Owner occupied | 70.0% | 71.0% |
| Renter occupied | 8.0% | 26.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 5 | 4 |
| Average ICSEA | 902 | 924 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 60 |
| Population | 165 | 1,456 |
| Median age | 57 | 47 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 956 mm | 917 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.1°C | 25.7°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
- Surfside edges out on average school ICSEA (924 vs 902). Surfside also has a higher family-household share (71% vs 53%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Benandarah vs Surfside: common questions
Does Benandarah or Surfside have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Surfside scores 924 vs 902 in Benandarah. 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.
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