Side by sideSuburb comparison

Brooks Bay vs Surges Bay.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Brooks Bay edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Brooks Bay (919) sits above Surges Bay (911).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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

Brooks Bay edges out on average school ICSEA (919 vs 911).

Common questionsBrooks Bay vs Surges Bay

Common questions

Does Brooks Bay or Surges Bay have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Brooks Bay scores 919 vs 911 in Surges Bay. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Brooks Bay
Metric
Surges Bay

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$280/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$280/wk
$210/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$288/wk
78.0%
Owner occupied
84.0%
Renter occupied
20.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
51
Population
163
53
Median age
50

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

4
Schools nearby
3
919
Avg ICSEA
911

Climate

586 mm
Annual rainfall
586 mm
21.8°C
Mean max (Jan)
21.8°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).