Side by sideSuburb comparison

Florence Bay vs Horseshoe Bay.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Horseshoe Bay (956) sits above Florence Bay (950).

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

Horseshoe Bay edges out on average school ICSEA (956 vs 950).

Common questionsFlorence Bay vs Horseshoe Bay

Common questions

Does Florence Bay or Horseshoe Bay have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Horseshoe Bay scores 956 vs 950 in Florence Bay. 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

Florence Bay
Metric
Horseshoe Bay

Price & Market

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

Rental

$290/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$290/wk
$247/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$300/wk
Owner occupied
83.0%
Renter occupied
18.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
2,475
Population
611
58
Median age
57

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

15
Schools nearby
20
950
Avg ICSEA
956

Climate

1036 mm
Annual rainfall
1036 mm
31.4°C
Mean max (Jan)
31.4°C

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