Buchan Point vs Clifton Beach
Clifton Beach scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 26/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Clifton Beach (995) sits above Buchan Point (989).
Buying in Buchan Point or Clifton Beach?
Selling in Buchan Point? The free selling guide
Buchan Point and Clifton Beach side by side
| Measure | Buchan Point | Clifton Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $830/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $550/wk |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 5 | 7 |
| Average ICSEA | 989 | 995 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 26 |
| Transit score | 0 | 20 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 2123 mm | 2123 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.7°C | 30.7°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
- Clifton Beach edges out on average school ICSEA (995 vs 989).
Buchan Point vs Clifton Beach: common questions
Does Buchan Point or Clifton Beach have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Clifton Beach scores 995 vs 989 in Buchan Point. 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 is more walkable, Buchan Point or Clifton Beach?
Clifton Beach scores 26/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Keep comparing
The two suburbs
Compare Buchan Point with
Choosing between Buchan Point and Clifton Beach?
The free buying guide: budget, schemes, inspections and how not to overpay.