Marino vs South Brighton
Marino (median $1,500,000) is roughly 5% cheaper to buy into than South Brighton ($1,580,000). Over the past year, South Brighton (+22.5%) ran 21.1 percentage points ahead of Marino (+1.4%) on house-price growth.
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Marino and South Brighton side by side
| Measure | Marino | South Brighton |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,500,000 | $1,580,000 |
| Median unit | $293,040 | $293,040 |
| House price change, 12 months | +1.4% | +22.5% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $650/wk | $675/wk |
| Unit rent | $400/wk | $470/wk |
| Owner occupied | 88.0% | 70.0% |
| Renter occupied | 11.0% | 27.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1053 | 1071 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 2 | 78 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 65 |
| Population | 2,277 | 2,763 |
| Median age | 47 | 44 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 521 mm | 441 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.1°C | 28.6°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
South Brighton scores higher on walkability (2/100 vs 78/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving South Brighton (1071) sits above Marino (1053). Marino skews owner-occupied (88%), South Brighton runs more rental-dense (70% owner).
- For buyers
- Marino is the lower entry point at $1,500,000 median, 5% 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: Marino delivers the better gross yield (2.25% vs 2.22%), but South Brighton 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
- South Brighton edges out on average school ICSEA (1071 vs 1053). Marino also has a higher family-household share (80% vs 66%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Marino vs South Brighton: common questions
Is Marino or South Brighton cheaper to buy in?
Marino has the lower median house price at $1,500,000, roughly 5% below South Brighton ($1,580,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Marino or South Brighton?
Over the past 12 months, South Brighton grew +22.5% vs +1.4% in Marino, a gap of 21.1 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 South Brighton have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), South Brighton scores 1071 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 South Brighton?
South Brighton scores 78/100 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 South Brighton?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.25% in Marino vs 2.22% in South Brighton. 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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