Flinders vs Shell Cove
Flinders (median $1,125,000) is roughly 22% cheaper to buy into than Shell Cove ($1,450,000). Over the past year, Flinders (+11.9%) ran 4.5 percentage points ahead of Shell Cove (+7.4%) on house-price growth.
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Flinders and Shell Cove side by side
| Measure | Flinders | Shell Cove |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,125,000 | $1,450,000 |
| Median unit | $343,440 | $343,440 |
| House price change, 12 months | +11.9% | +7.4% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $810/wk | $810/wk |
| Unit rent | $660/wk | $660/wk |
| Owner occupied | 75.0% | 77.0% |
| Renter occupied | 24.0% | 19.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 968 | 968 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 22 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 7,118 | 7,591 |
| Median age | 36 | 40 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1060 mm | 1060 mm |
| Mean max, January | 25.9°C | 25.9°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
Shell Cove scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 22/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household.
- For buyers
- Flinders is the lower entry point at $1,125,000 median, 22% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Flinders carries both higher gross yield (3.74% vs 2.90%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- School and household data is too similar between the two to call a winner on family fit. Check the individual profiles for street-level school catchments.
Flinders vs Shell Cove: common questions
Is Flinders or Shell Cove cheaper to buy in?
Flinders has the lower median house price at $1,125,000, roughly 22% below Shell Cove ($1,450,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Flinders or Shell Cove?
Over the past 12 months, Flinders grew +11.9% vs +7.4% in Shell Cove, a gap of 4.5 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Which is more walkable, Flinders or Shell Cove?
Shell Cove scores 22/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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, Flinders or Shell Cove?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.74% in Flinders vs 2.90% in Shell Cove. 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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