Main Beach vs Paradise Waters
Paradise Waters scores higher on walkability (40/100 vs 86/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Paradise Waters (1046) sits above Main Beach (1044).
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Main Beach and Paradise Waters side by side
| Measure | Main Beach | Paradise Waters |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $460,000 | – |
| Median unit | $1,450,000 | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $437/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $1000/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 67.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 31.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1044 | 1046 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 40 | 86 |
| Transit score | 10 | 20 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 3,998 | – |
| Median age | 57 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1245 mm | 1377 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.0°C | 29.2°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
- Paradise Waters edges out on average school ICSEA (1046 vs 1044).
Main Beach vs Paradise Waters: common questions
Does Main Beach or Paradise Waters have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Paradise Waters scores 1046 vs 1044 in Main Beach. 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, Main Beach or Paradise Waters?
Paradise Waters scores 86/100 on walkability vs 40/100. 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.
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