Nudgee Beach vs Shorncliffe
Shorncliffe scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 6/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Shorncliffe (1044) sits above Nudgee Beach (1038). Nudgee Beach skews owner-occupied (89%), Shorncliffe runs more rental-dense (72% owner).
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Nudgee Beach and Shorncliffe side by side
| Measure | Nudgee Beach | Shorncliffe |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 89.0% | 72.0% |
| Renter occupied | 12.0% | 25.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1038 | 1044 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 6 |
| Transit score | 0 | 10 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 308 | 1,907 |
| Median age | 47 | 47 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1027 mm | 1027 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.5°C | 29.5°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
- For buyers
- We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
- 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
- Shorncliffe edges out on average school ICSEA (1044 vs 1038).
Nudgee Beach vs Shorncliffe: common questions
Does Nudgee Beach or Shorncliffe have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Shorncliffe scores 1044 vs 1038 in Nudgee 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.
Which is more walkable, Nudgee Beach or Shorncliffe?
Shorncliffe scores 6/100 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.
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