Long Beach vs South Durras.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $885,000 and $1,022,500.
Long Beach (median $885,000) is roughly 13% cheaper to buy into than South Durras ($1,022,500). Over the past year, South Durras (+1.7%) ran 2.3 percentage points ahead of Long Beach (-0.6%) on house-price growth.
South Durras scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Long Beach (924) sits above South Durras (902).
For buyers
Long Beach is the lower entry point at $885,000 median, 13% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: Long Beach delivers the better gross yield (3.53% vs 3.05%), but South Durras has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
For families
Long Beach edges out on average school ICSEA (924 vs 902).
Common questions
Is Long Beach or South Durras cheaper to buy in?
Long Beach has the lower median house price at $885,000, roughly 13% below South Durras ($1,022,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Long Beach or South Durras?
Over the past 12 months, South Durras grew +1.7% vs -0.6% in Long Beach, a gap of 2.3 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.
Does Long Beach or South Durras have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Long Beach scores 924 vs 902 in South Durras. 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.
Which is more walkable, Long Beach or South Durras?
South Durras scores 2/100 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, Long Beach or South Durras?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.53% in Long Beach vs 3.05% in South Durras. 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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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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