Old Beach vs Austins Ferry
Austins Ferry scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Austins Ferry (905) sits above Old Beach (900).
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Old Beach and Austins Ferry side by side
| Measure | Old Beach | Austins Ferry |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $400/wk | $320/wk |
| Unit rent | $400/wk | $364/wk |
| Owner occupied | 87.0% | 79.0% |
| Renter occupied | 12.0% | 20.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 900 | 905 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 2 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 15 | 40 |
| Population | 4,394 | 2,395 |
| Median age | 40 | 39 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 486 mm | 486 mm |
| Mean max, January | 23.9°C | 23.9°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
- Austins Ferry edges out on average school ICSEA (905 vs 900).
Old Beach vs Austins Ferry: common questions
Does Old Beach or Austins Ferry have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Austins Ferry scores 905 vs 900 in Old 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, Old Beach or Austins Ferry?
Austins Ferry 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.
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