Douglas River vs Friendly Beaches
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Friendly Beaches (1009) sits above Douglas River (982). Douglas River skews owner-occupied (74%), Friendly Beaches runs more rental-dense (43% owner).
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Douglas River and Friendly Beaches side by side
| Measure | Douglas River | Friendly Beaches |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $250/wk | $250/wk |
| Unit rent | $210/wk | $400/wk |
| Owner occupied | 74.0% | 43.0% |
| Renter occupied | 16.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 3 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 982 | 1009 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 67 | 11 |
| Median age | 50 | 59 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 814 mm | 631 mm |
| Mean max, January | 22.3°C | 22.7°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
- Friendly Beaches edges out on average school ICSEA (1009 vs 982). Douglas River also has a higher family-household share (74% vs 43%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Douglas River vs Friendly Beaches: common questions
Does Douglas River or Friendly Beaches have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Friendly Beaches scores 1009 vs 982 in Douglas River. 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.
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