Curl Curl vs Queenscliff
Curl Curl (median $3,900,000) is roughly 41% cheaper to buy into than Queenscliff ($6,650,000).
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Curl Curl and Queenscliff side by side
| Measure | Curl Curl | Queenscliff |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $3,900,000 | $6,650,000 |
| Median unit | $508,320 | $508,320 |
| House price change, 12 months | +1.8% | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $1395/wk | $1395/wk |
| Unit rent | $850/wk | $850/wk |
| Owner occupied | 77.0% | 53.0% |
| Renter occupied | 22.0% | 45.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1110 | 1131 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 50 | 96 |
| Transit score | 10 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 2,364 | 3,407 |
| Median age | 40 | 36 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1125 mm | 1149 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.6°C | 26.4°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
Queenscliff scores higher on walkability (50/100 vs 96/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Queenscliff (1131) sits above Curl Curl (1110). Curl Curl skews owner-occupied (77%), Queenscliff runs more rental-dense (53% owner).
- For buyers
- Curl Curl is the lower entry point at $3,900,000 median, 41% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Curl Curl offers the higher gross rental yield (1.86% vs 1.09%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Queenscliff edges out on average school ICSEA (1131 vs 1110). Curl Curl also has a higher family-household share (83% vs 64%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Curl Curl vs Queenscliff: common questions
Is Curl Curl or Queenscliff cheaper to buy in?
Curl Curl has the lower median house price at $3,900,000, roughly 41% below Queenscliff ($6,650,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Curl Curl or Queenscliff have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Queenscliff scores 1131 vs 1110 in Curl Curl. 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, Curl Curl or Queenscliff?
Queenscliff scores 96/100 on walkability vs 50/100. 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.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Curl Curl or Queenscliff?
Gross rental yield on houses is 1.86% in Curl Curl vs 1.09% in Queenscliff. 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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