Clifton Beach vs Sloping Main

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Clifton Beach (1021) sits above Sloping Main (980).

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Clifton Beach and Sloping Main side by side

MeasureClifton BeachSloping Main
Renting
House rent$400/wk$330/wk
Unit rent$340/wk$300/wk
Owner occupied–83.0%
Schools
Schools nearby204
Average ICSEA1021980
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population–67
Median age–63
Climate
Annual rainfall549 mm602 mm
Mean max, January21.8°C21.2°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 (1021 vs 980).

Clifton Beach vs Sloping Main: common questions

Does Clifton Beach or Sloping Main have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Clifton Beach scores 1021 vs 980 in Sloping Main. 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.