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Box Head vs Pretty Beach

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Pretty Beach (1035) sits above Box Head (1034).

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Box Head and Pretty Beach side by side

MeasureBox HeadPretty Beach
Price and market
Median house–$1,480,000
Median unit–$339,120
House price change, 12 months–-10.8%
Renting
House rent$695/wk$695/wk
Unit rent$535/wk$535/wk
Schools
Schools nearby1718
Average ICSEA10341035
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score025
Climate
Annual rainfall1167 mm1167 mm
Mean max, January27.1°C27.1°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
Pretty Beach edges out on average school ICSEA (1035 vs 1034).

Box Head vs Pretty Beach: common questions

Does Box Head or Pretty Beach have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Pretty Beach scores 1035 vs 1034 in Box Head. 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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