Panania vs Sandy Point
Panania (median $1,620,000) is roughly 18% cheaper to buy into than Sandy Point ($1,975,000).
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Panania and Sandy Point side by side
| Measure | Panania | Sandy Point |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,620,000 | $1,975,000 |
| Median unit | $411,840 | $429,120 |
| House price change, 12 months | +11.9% | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $900/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 68.0% | 87.0% |
| Renter occupied | 29.0% | 11.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1035 | 1046 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 32 | 2 |
| Transit score | 10 | 10 |
| Bike score | 100 | 25 |
| Population | 13,507 | 597 |
| Median age | 38 | 41 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 826 mm | 859 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.7°C | 28.2°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
Panania scores higher on walkability (32/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Sandy Point (1046) sits above Panania (1035). Sandy Point skews owner-occupied (87%), Panania runs more rental-dense (68% owner).
- For buyers
- Panania is the lower entry point at $1,620,000 median, 18% 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
- Sandy Point edges out on average school ICSEA (1046 vs 1035). Sandy Point also has a higher family-household share (91% vs 78%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Panania vs Sandy Point: common questions
Is Panania or Sandy Point cheaper to buy in?
Panania has the lower median house price at $1,620,000, roughly 18% below Sandy Point ($1,975,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Panania or Sandy Point have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Sandy Point scores 1046 vs 1035 in Panania. 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, Panania or Sandy Point?
Panania scores 32/100 on walkability vs 2/100. 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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