Mogo vs Surf Beach.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $662,500 and $767,000. Mogo edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Mogo (median $662,500) is roughly 14% cheaper to buy into than Surf Beach ($767,000). Over the past year, Mogo (0%) ran 1.5 percentage points ahead of Surf Beach (-1.5%) on house-price growth.
Mogo scores higher on walkability (44/100 vs 12/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mogo (948) sits above Surf Beach (935).
For buyers
Mogo is the lower entry point at $662,500 median, 14% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Mogo carries both higher gross yield (4.71% vs 4.07%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Mogo edges out on average school ICSEA (948 vs 935).
Common questions
Is Mogo or Surf Beach cheaper to buy in?
Mogo has the lower median house price at $662,500, roughly 14% below Surf Beach ($767,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Mogo or Surf Beach?
Over the past 12 months, Mogo grew 0% vs -1.5% in Surf Beach, a gap of 1.5 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 Mogo or Surf Beach have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mogo scores 948 vs 935 in Surf Beach. 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, Mogo or Surf Beach?
Mogo scores 44/100 on walkability vs 12/100. 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, Mogo or Surf Beach?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.71% in Mogo vs 4.07% in Surf Beach. 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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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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