Red Hill vs Safety Beach
Safety Beach (median $1,055,000) is roughly 14% cheaper to buy into than Red Hill ($1,232,500).
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Red Hill and Safety Beach side by side
| Measure | Red Hill | Safety Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,232,500 | $1,055,000 |
| Median unit | $343,440 | $710,000 |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 8 | 10 |
| Average ICSEA | 1047 | 1035 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 2 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 15 | 100 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 869 mm | 773 mm |
| Mean max, January | 23.4°C | 24.0°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
Red Hill scores higher on walkability (2/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Red Hill (1047) sits above Safety Beach (1035).
- For buyers
- Safety Beach is the lower entry point at $1,055,000 median, 14% 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
- Red Hill edges out on average school ICSEA (1047 vs 1035).
Red Hill vs Safety Beach: common questions
Is Red Hill or Safety Beach cheaper to buy in?
Safety Beach has the lower median house price at $1,055,000, roughly 14% below Red Hill ($1,232,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Red Hill or Safety Beach have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Red Hill scores 1047 vs 1035 in Safety 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, Red Hill or Safety Beach?
Red Hill 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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