Rhyll vs Surf Beach
Rhyll (median $730,500) is roughly 1% cheaper to buy into than Surf Beach ($740,000).
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Rhyll and Surf Beach side by side
| Measure | Rhyll | Surf Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $730,500 | $740,000 |
| Median unit | $254,160 | $240,480 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 85.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 12.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 6 | 6 |
| Average ICSEA | 1041 | 1041 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 2 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 35 | 15 |
| Population | 836 | – |
| Median age | 60 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 714 mm | 719 mm |
| Mean max, January | 24.2°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
Surf Beach scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household.
- For buyers
- Rhyll is the lower entry point at $730,500 median, 1% 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
- School and household data is too similar between the two to call a winner on family fit. Check the individual profiles for street-level school catchments.
Rhyll vs Surf Beach: common questions
Is Rhyll or Surf Beach cheaper to buy in?
Rhyll has the lower median house price at $730,500, roughly 1% below Surf Beach ($740,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which is more walkable, Rhyll or Surf Beach?
Surf Beach 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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