Ramsgate vs Ramsgate Beach
Ramsgate (median $1,905,000) is roughly 27% cheaper to buy into than Ramsgate Beach ($2,600,000). Over the past year, Ramsgate Beach (-6.5%) ran 5.1 percentage points ahead of Ramsgate (-11.6%) on house-price growth.
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Ramsgate and Ramsgate Beach side by side
| Measure | Ramsgate | Ramsgate Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,905,000 | $2,600,000 |
| Median unit | $369,360 | $369,360 |
| House price change, 12 months | -11.6% | -6.5% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $900/wk | $900/wk |
| Unit rent | $700/wk | $700/wk |
| Owner occupied | 65.0% | 62.0% |
| Renter occupied | 31.0% | 36.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1076 | 1066 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 14 | 20 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 1,151 | 1,734 |
| Median age | 47 | 45 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1004 mm | 1004 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.4°C | 27.4°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
Ramsgate Beach scores higher on walkability (14/100 vs 20/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Ramsgate (1076) sits above Ramsgate Beach (1066).
- For buyers
- Ramsgate is the lower entry point at $1,905,000 median, 27% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: Ramsgate delivers the better gross yield (2.46% vs 1.80%), but Ramsgate Beach has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
- For families
- Ramsgate edges out on average school ICSEA (1076 vs 1066). Ramsgate also has a higher family-household share (74% vs 60%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Ramsgate vs Ramsgate Beach: common questions
Is Ramsgate or Ramsgate Beach cheaper to buy in?
Ramsgate has the lower median house price at $1,905,000, roughly 27% below Ramsgate Beach ($2,600,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Ramsgate or Ramsgate Beach?
Over the past 12 months, Ramsgate Beach grew -6.5% vs -11.6% in Ramsgate, a gap of 5.1 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 Ramsgate or Ramsgate Beach have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Ramsgate scores 1076 vs 1066 in Ramsgate 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, Ramsgate or Ramsgate Beach?
Ramsgate Beach scores 20/100 on walkability vs 14/100. 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.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Ramsgate or Ramsgate Beach?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.46% in Ramsgate vs 1.80% in Ramsgate Beach. 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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