Flinders vs Shoreham
Flinders (median $1,610,000) is roughly 2% cheaper to buy into than Shoreham ($1,637,500).
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Flinders and Shoreham side by side
| Measure | Flinders | Shoreham |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,610,000 | $1,637,500 |
| Median unit | $396,000 | $343,440 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $595/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $470/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | – | 78.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 14.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 15 | 4 |
| Average ICSEA | 1010 | 1062 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | – | 679 |
| Median age | – | 61 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 829 mm | 845 mm |
| Mean max, January | 22.9°C | 23.5°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
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Shoreham (1062) sits above Flinders (1010).
- For buyers
- Flinders is the lower entry point at $1,610,000 median, 2% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- 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
- Shoreham edges out on average school ICSEA (1062 vs 1010).
Flinders vs Shoreham: common questions
Is Flinders or Shoreham cheaper to buy in?
Flinders has the lower median house price at $1,610,000, roughly 2% below Shoreham ($1,637,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Flinders or Shoreham have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Shoreham scores 1062 vs 1010 in Flinders. 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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