Marino vs Seacliff
Marino (median $1,500,000) is roughly 23% cheaper to buy into than Seacliff ($1,940,000).
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Marino and Seacliff side by side
| Measure | Marino | Seacliff |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,500,000 | $1,940,000 |
| Median unit | $293,040 | $293,040 |
| House price change, 12 months | +1.4% | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $650/wk | $660/wk |
| Unit rent | $400/wk | $495/wk |
| Owner occupied | 88.0% | 75.0% |
| Renter occupied | 11.0% | 24.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1053 | 1064 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 2 | 18 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 65 |
| Population | 2,277 | 2,117 |
| Median age | 47 | 46 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 521 mm | 521 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.1°C | 28.1°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
Seacliff scores higher on walkability (2/100 vs 18/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Seacliff (1064) sits above Marino (1053). Marino skews owner-occupied (88%), Seacliff runs more rental-dense (75% owner).
- For buyers
- Marino is the lower entry point at $1,500,000 median, 23% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Marino offers the higher gross rental yield (2.25% vs 1.77%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Seacliff edges out on average school ICSEA (1064 vs 1053).
Marino vs Seacliff: common questions
Is Marino or Seacliff cheaper to buy in?
Marino has the lower median house price at $1,500,000, roughly 23% below Seacliff ($1,940,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Marino or Seacliff have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Seacliff scores 1064 vs 1053 in Marino. 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, Marino or Seacliff?
Seacliff scores 18/100 on walkability vs 2/100. 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, Marino or Seacliff?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.25% in Marino vs 1.77% in Seacliff. 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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