Marmong Point vs Speers Point
Marmong Point (median $932,500) is roughly 22% cheaper to buy into than Speers Point ($1,200,000). Over the past year, Speers Point (+17.4%) ran 17.6 percentage points ahead of Marmong Point (-0.2%) on house-price growth.
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Marmong Point and Speers Point side by side
| Measure | Marmong Point | Speers Point |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $932,500 | $1,200,000 |
| Median unit | $302,400 | $302,400 |
| House price change, 12 months | -0.2% | +17.4% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $750/wk | $750/wk |
| Unit rent | $530/wk | $530/wk |
| Owner occupied | 87.0% | 75.0% |
| Renter occupied | 13.0% | 22.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 990 | 997 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 4 | 12 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 765 | 3,400 |
| Median age | 47 | 45 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1092 mm | 1140 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.3°C | 28.3°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
Speers Point scores higher on walkability (4/100 vs 12/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Speers Point (997) sits above Marmong Point (990). Marmong Point skews owner-occupied (87%), Speers Point runs more rental-dense (75% owner).
- For buyers
- Marmong Point is the lower entry point at $932,500 median, 22% 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: Marmong Point delivers the better gross yield (4.18% vs 3.25%), but Speers Point 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
- Speers Point edges out on average school ICSEA (997 vs 990).
Marmong Point vs Speers Point: common questions
Is Marmong Point or Speers Point cheaper to buy in?
Marmong Point has the lower median house price at $932,500, roughly 22% below Speers Point ($1,200,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Marmong Point or Speers Point?
Over the past 12 months, Speers Point grew +17.4% vs -0.2% in Marmong Point, a gap of 17.6 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 Marmong Point or Speers Point have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Speers Point scores 997 vs 990 in Marmong Point. 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, Marmong Point or Speers Point?
Speers Point scores 12/100 on walkability vs 4/100. 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, Marmong Point or Speers Point?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.18% in Marmong Point vs 3.25% in Speers Point. 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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