Mount Martha vs Safety Beach
Safety Beach (median $1,055,000) is roughly 38% cheaper to buy into than Mount Martha ($1,710,000).
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Mount Martha and Safety Beach side by side
| Measure | Mount Martha | Safety Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,710,000 | $1,055,000 |
| Median unit | $850,500 | $710,000 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 84.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 12.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 15 | 10 |
| Average ICSEA | 1037 | 1035 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 15 | 100 |
| Population | 19,846 | – |
| Median age | 46 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 773 mm | 773 mm |
| Mean max, January | 24.0°C | 24.0°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
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mount Martha (1037) sits above Safety Beach (1035).
- For buyers
- Safety Beach is the lower entry point at $1,055,000 median, 38% 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
- Mount Martha edges out on average school ICSEA (1037 vs 1035).
Mount Martha vs Safety Beach: common questions
Is Mount Martha or Safety Beach cheaper to buy in?
Safety Beach has the lower median house price at $1,055,000, roughly 38% below Mount Martha ($1,710,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Mount Martha or Safety Beach have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mount Martha scores 1037 vs 1035 in Safety 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.
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