Mullaway vs Sandy Beach
Mullaway (median $880,000) is roughly 4% cheaper to buy into than Sandy Beach ($915,000). Over the past year, Sandy Beach (+12.6%) ran 37.2 percentage points ahead of Mullaway (-24.6%) on house-price growth.
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Mullaway and Sandy Beach side by side
| Measure | Mullaway | Sandy Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $880,000 | $915,000 |
| Median unit | $285,120 | $285,120 |
| House price change, 12 months | -24.6% | +12.6% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $695/wk | $695/wk |
| Unit rent | $550/wk | $550/wk |
| Owner occupied | 72.0% | 72.0% |
| Renter occupied | 28.0% | 26.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 6 | 5 |
| Average ICSEA | 992 | 1002 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 2 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 70 | 5 |
| Population | 607 | 2,913 |
| Median age | 40 | 35 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1561 mm | 1532 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.0°C | 27.5°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
Mullaway scores higher on walkability (2/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Sandy Beach (1002) sits above Mullaway (992).
- For buyers
- Mullaway is the lower entry point at $880,000 median, 4% 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: Mullaway delivers the better gross yield (4.11% vs 3.95%), but Sandy Beach 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
- Sandy Beach edges out on average school ICSEA (1002 vs 992).
Mullaway vs Sandy Beach: common questions
Is Mullaway or Sandy Beach cheaper to buy in?
Mullaway has the lower median house price at $880,000, roughly 4% below Sandy Beach ($915,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Mullaway or Sandy Beach?
Over the past 12 months, Sandy Beach grew +12.6% vs -24.6% in Mullaway, a gap of 37.2 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 Mullaway or Sandy Beach have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Sandy Beach scores 1002 vs 992 in Mullaway. 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, Mullaway or Sandy Beach?
Mullaway scores 2/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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, Mullaway or Sandy Beach?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.11% in Mullaway vs 3.95% in Sandy 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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