Picnic Point vs Sandy Point
Picnic Point (median $1,750,500) is roughly 11% cheaper to buy into than Sandy Point ($1,975,000).
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Picnic Point and Sandy Point side by side
| Measure | Picnic Point | Sandy Point |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,750,500 | $1,975,000 |
| Median unit | $411,840 | $429,120 |
| House price change, 12 months | +11.1% | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $900/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 84.0% | 87.0% |
| Renter occupied | 15.0% | 11.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1040 | 1046 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 2 | 2 |
| Transit score | 0 | 10 |
| Bike score | 45 | 25 |
| Population | 6,413 | 597 |
| Median age | 39 | 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
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Sandy Point (1046) sits above Picnic Point (1040).
- For buyers
- Picnic Point is the lower entry point at $1,750,500 median, 11% 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 1040).
Picnic Point vs Sandy Point: common questions
Is Picnic Point or Sandy Point cheaper to buy in?
Picnic Point has the lower median house price at $1,750,500, roughly 11% below Sandy Point ($1,975,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Picnic Point or Sandy Point have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Sandy Point scores 1046 vs 1040 in Picnic 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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