Nelligen vs Surfside
Surfside (median $680,000) is roughly 18% cheaper to buy into than Nelligen ($830,000).
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Nelligen and Surfside side by side
| Measure | Nelligen | Surfside |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $830,000 | $680,000 |
| Median unit | $245,520 | $245,520 |
| House price change, 12 months | – | -9.3% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $600/wk | $600/wk |
| Unit rent | $450/wk | $450/wk |
| Owner occupied | 82.0% | 71.0% |
| Renter occupied | 9.0% | 26.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 5 | 4 |
| Average ICSEA | 902 | 924 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 60 |
| Population | 399 | 1,456 |
| Median age | 53 | 47 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 938 mm | 917 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.3°C | 25.7°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 Surfside (924) sits above Nelligen (902). Nelligen skews owner-occupied (82%), Surfside runs more rental-dense (71% owner).
- For buyers
- Surfside is the lower entry point at $680,000 median, 18% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Surfside offers the higher gross rental yield (4.59% vs 3.76%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Surfside edges out on average school ICSEA (924 vs 902).
Nelligen vs Surfside: common questions
Is Nelligen or Surfside cheaper to buy in?
Surfside has the lower median house price at $680,000, roughly 18% below Nelligen ($830,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Nelligen or Surfside have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Surfside scores 924 vs 902 in Nelligen. 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 suburb has higher rental yield, Nelligen or Surfside?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.59% in Surfside vs 3.76% in Nelligen. 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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