Marshall vs Breakwater
Breakwater (median $602,500) is roughly 9% cheaper to buy into than Marshall ($660,000).
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Marshall and Breakwater side by side
| Measure | Marshall | Breakwater |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $660,000 | $602,500 |
| Median unit | $274,320 | $223,200 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 55.0% | 60.0% |
| Renter occupied | 22.0% | 38.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1026 | 1028 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 2 | 4 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 2,299 | 1,060 |
| Median age | 43 | 40 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 516 mm | 513 mm |
| Mean max, January | 25.2°C | 25.1°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
Breakwater scores higher on walkability (2/100 vs 4/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Breakwater (1028) sits above Marshall (1026).
- For buyers
- Breakwater is the lower entry point at $602,500 median, 9% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- 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
- Breakwater edges out on average school ICSEA (1028 vs 1026).
Marshall vs Breakwater: common questions
Is Marshall or Breakwater cheaper to buy in?
Breakwater has the lower median house price at $602,500, roughly 9% below Marshall ($660,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Marshall or Breakwater have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Breakwater scores 1028 vs 1026 in Marshall. 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, Marshall or Breakwater?
Breakwater scores 4/100 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.
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