Nichols Point vs Red Cliffs
Red Cliffs (median $408,800) is roughly 24% cheaper to buy into than Nichols Point ($540,000).
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Nichols Point and Red Cliffs side by side
| Measure | Nichols Point | Red Cliffs |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $540,000 | $408,800 |
| Median unit | $274,320 | $326,000 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 86.0% | 71.0% |
| Renter occupied | 11.0% | 24.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 19 | 10 |
| Average ICSEA | 966 | 973 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 2 | – |
| Transit score | 0 | – |
| Bike score | 30 | – |
| Population | 1,723 | 5,294 |
| Median age | 40 | 41 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 268 mm | 275 mm |
| Mean max, January | 33.5°C | 33.3°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 Red Cliffs (973) sits above Nichols Point (966). Nichols Point skews owner-occupied (86%), Red Cliffs runs more rental-dense (71% owner).
- For buyers
- Red Cliffs is the lower entry point at $408,800 median, 24% 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
- Red Cliffs edges out on average school ICSEA (973 vs 966). Nichols Point also has a higher family-household share (80% vs 69%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Nichols Point vs Red Cliffs: common questions
Is Nichols Point or Red Cliffs cheaper to buy in?
Red Cliffs has the lower median house price at $408,800, roughly 24% below Nichols Point ($540,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Nichols Point or Red Cliffs have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Red Cliffs scores 973 vs 966 in Nichols Point. 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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