Marino vs Seaview Downs
Seaview Downs (median $1,034,000) is roughly 31% cheaper to buy into than Marino ($1,500,000). Over the past year, Seaview Downs (+7.7%) ran 6.3 percentage points ahead of Marino (+1.4%) on house-price growth.
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Marino and Seaview Downs side by side
| Measure | Marino | Seaview Downs |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,500,000 | $1,034,000 |
| Median unit | $293,040 | $293,040 |
| House price change, 12 months | +1.4% | +7.7% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $650/wk | $640/wk |
| Unit rent | $400/wk | $385/wk |
| Owner occupied | 88.0% | 87.0% |
| Renter occupied | 11.0% | 12.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1053 | 1067 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 2 | 16 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 60 |
| Population | 2,277 | 2,718 |
| Median age | 47 | 42 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 521 mm | 601 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.1°C | 28.0°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
Seaview Downs scores higher on walkability (2/100 vs 16/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Seaview Downs (1067) sits above Marino (1053).
- For buyers
- Seaview Downs is the lower entry point at $1,034,000 median, 31% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Seaview Downs carries both higher gross yield (3.22% vs 2.25%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- Seaview Downs edges out on average school ICSEA (1067 vs 1053).
Marino vs Seaview Downs: common questions
Is Marino or Seaview Downs cheaper to buy in?
Seaview Downs has the lower median house price at $1,034,000, roughly 31% below Marino ($1,500,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Marino or Seaview Downs?
Over the past 12 months, Seaview Downs grew +7.7% vs +1.4% in Marino, a gap of 6.3 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 Marino or Seaview Downs have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Seaview Downs scores 1067 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 Seaview Downs?
Seaview Downs scores 16/100 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 Seaview Downs?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.22% in Seaview Downs vs 2.25% in Marino. 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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