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Lower Bucca vs Sandy Beach

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Sandy Beach (1002) sits above Lower Bucca (957).

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Lower Bucca and Sandy Beach side by side

MeasureLower BuccaSandy Beach
Price and market
Median house–$915,000
Median unit–$285,120
House price change, 12 months–+12.6%
Renting
House rent$680/wk$695/wk
Unit rent$500/wk$550/wk
Owner occupied–72.0%
Renter occupied–26.0%
Schools
Schools nearby205
Average ICSEA9571002
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score05
Population–2,913
Median age–35
Climate
Annual rainfall1444 mm1532 mm
Mean max, January27.7°C27.5°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

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
Sandy Beach edges out on average school ICSEA (1002 vs 957).

Lower Bucca vs Sandy Beach: common questions

Does Lower Bucca or Sandy Beach have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Sandy Beach scores 1002 vs 957 in Lower Bucca. 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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