Berrara vs Sussex Inlet.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $918,750 and $730,000. Berrara edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Sussex Inlet (median $730,000) is roughly 26% cheaper to buy into than Berrara ($918,750). Over the past year, Berrara (+13.3%) ran 16.0 percentage points ahead of Sussex Inlet (-2.7%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Berrara (957) sits above Sussex Inlet (943). Berrara skews owner-occupied (88%), Sussex Inlet runs more rental-dense (74% owner).
For buyers
Sussex Inlet is the lower entry point at $730,000 median, 26% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: Sussex Inlet delivers the better gross yield (4.35% vs 3.45%), but Berrara has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
For families
Berrara edges out on average school ICSEA (957 vs 943).
Common questions
Is Berrara or Sussex Inlet cheaper to buy in?
Sussex Inlet has the lower median house price at $730,000, roughly 26% below Berrara ($918,750). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Berrara or Sussex Inlet?
Over the past 12 months, Berrara grew +13.3% vs -2.7% in Sussex Inlet, a gap of 16.0 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 Berrara or Sussex Inlet have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Berrara scores 957 vs 943 in Sussex Inlet. 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, Berrara or Sussex Inlet?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.35% in Sussex Inlet vs 3.45% in Berrara. 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.
The numbers behind the take
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Lifestyle & Demographics
Risk & Hazard
Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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