Side by sideSuburb comparison

Diamond Beach vs Red Head.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Red Head (937) sits above Diamond Beach (926).

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

Red Head edges out on average school ICSEA (937 vs 926).

Common questionsDiamond Beach vs Red Head

Common questions

Does Diamond Beach or Red Head have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Red Head scores 937 vs 926 in Diamond Beach. 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

Diamond Beach
Metric
Red Head

Price & Market

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

Rental

$305/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$305/wk
$400/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$400/wk
77.0%
Owner occupied
81.0%
23.0%
Renter occupied
14.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
10
1,012
Population
798
50
Median age
58

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
926
Avg ICSEA
937

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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