Bucca vs Sandy Beach
Sandy Beach (median $915,000) is roughly 41% cheaper to buy into than Bucca ($1,550,000).
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Bucca and Sandy Beach side by side
| Measure | Bucca | Sandy Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,550,000 | $915,000 |
| Median unit | $274,320 | $285,120 |
| House price change, 12 months | – | +12.6% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $680/wk | $695/wk |
| Unit rent | $500/wk | $550/wk |
| Owner occupied | 72.0% | 72.0% |
| Renter occupied | 22.0% | 26.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 5 |
| Average ICSEA | 957 | 1002 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 5 |
| Population | 614 | 2,913 |
| Median age | 43 | 35 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1444 mm | 1532 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.7°C | 27.5°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 Sandy Beach (1002) sits above Bucca (957).
- For buyers
- Sandy Beach is the lower entry point at $915,000 median, 41% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Sandy Beach offers the higher gross rental yield (3.95% vs 2.28%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Sandy Beach edges out on average school ICSEA (1002 vs 957).
Bucca vs Sandy Beach: common questions
Is Bucca or Sandy Beach cheaper to buy in?
Sandy Beach has the lower median house price at $915,000, roughly 41% below Bucca ($1,550,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Bucca or Sandy Beach have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Sandy Beach scores 1002 vs 957 in Bucca. 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, Bucca or Sandy Beach?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.95% in Sandy Beach vs 2.28% in Bucca. 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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