Nightcliff vs Rapid Creek
Rapid Creek (median $800,000) is roughly 17% cheaper to buy into than Nightcliff ($965,000).
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Nightcliff and Rapid Creek side by side
| Measure | Nightcliff | Rapid Creek |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $965,000 | $800,000 |
| Median unit | $351,000 | $408,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $345/wk | $345/wk |
| Unit rent | $350/wk | $350/wk |
| Owner occupied | 44.0% | 42.0% |
| Renter occupied | 54.0% | 55.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 985 | 985 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 24 | 4 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 3,884 | 3,261 |
| Median age | 34 | 35 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1740 mm | 1740 mm |
| Mean max, January | 32.0°C | 32.0°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
Nightcliff scores higher on walkability (24/100 vs 4/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household.
- For buyers
- Rapid Creek is the lower entry point at $800,000 median, 17% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Rapid Creek offers the higher gross rental yield (2.24% vs 1.86%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- School and household data is too similar between the two to call a winner on family fit. Check the individual profiles for street-level school catchments.
Nightcliff vs Rapid Creek: common questions
Is Nightcliff or Rapid Creek cheaper to buy in?
Rapid Creek has the lower median house price at $800,000, roughly 17% below Nightcliff ($965,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which is more walkable, Nightcliff or Rapid Creek?
Nightcliff scores 24/100 on walkability vs 4/100. 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, Nightcliff or Rapid Creek?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.24% in Rapid Creek vs 1.86% in Nightcliff. 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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