Side by sideSuburb comparison

Erowal Bay vs Hyams Beach.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Erowal Bay (941) sits above Hyams Beach (930). Hyams Beach skews owner-occupied (100%), Erowal Bay runs more rental-dense (73% owner).

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

Erowal Bay edges out on average school ICSEA (941 vs 930).

Common questionsErowal Bay vs Hyams Beach

Common questions

Does Erowal Bay or Hyams Beach have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Erowal Bay scores 941 vs 930 in Hyams 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

Erowal Bay
Metric
Hyams Beach

Price & Market

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

Rental

$360/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$360/wk
$370/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$450/wk
73.0%
Owner occupied
100.0%
25.0%
Renter occupied
12.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

2
Walk score
2
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
652
Population
137
49
Median age
65

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

7
Schools nearby
5
941
Avg ICSEA
930

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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