Rainbow Flat vs Diamond Beach
Diamond Beach (median $852,500) is roughly 24% cheaper to buy into than Rainbow Flat ($1,125,000). Over the past year, Diamond Beach (-2.6%) ran 0.8 percentage points ahead of Rainbow Flat (-3.4%) on house-price growth.
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Rainbow Flat and Diamond Beach side by side
| Measure | Rainbow Flat | Diamond Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,125,000 | $852,500 |
| Median unit | $237,600 | $237,600 |
| House price change, 12 months | -3.4% | -2.6% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $585/wk | $585/wk |
| Unit rent | $418/wk | $418/wk |
| Owner occupied | 90.0% | 77.0% |
| Renter occupied | 7.0% | 23.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 928 | 926 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 693 | 1,012 |
| Median age | 51 | 50 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1131 mm | 1148 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.2°C | 28.1°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 Rainbow Flat (928) sits above Diamond Beach (926). Rainbow Flat skews owner-occupied (90%), Diamond Beach runs more rental-dense (77% owner).
- For buyers
- Diamond Beach is the lower entry point at $852,500 median, 24% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Diamond Beach carries both higher gross yield (3.57% vs 2.70%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- Rainbow Flat edges out on average school ICSEA (928 vs 926).
Rainbow Flat vs Diamond Beach: common questions
Is Rainbow Flat or Diamond Beach cheaper to buy in?
Diamond Beach has the lower median house price at $852,500, roughly 24% below Rainbow Flat ($1,125,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Rainbow Flat or Diamond Beach?
Over the past 12 months, Diamond Beach grew -2.6% vs -3.4% in Rainbow Flat, a gap of 0.8 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Rainbow Flat or Diamond Beach have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Rainbow Flat scores 928 vs 926 in Diamond 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 suburb has higher rental yield, Rainbow Flat or Diamond Beach?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.57% in Diamond Beach vs 2.70% in Rainbow Flat. 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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