San Remo vs Surf Beach
Surf Beach (median $740,000) is roughly 23% cheaper to buy into than San Remo ($965,000).
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San Remo and Surf Beach side by side
| Measure | San Remo | Surf Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $965,000 | $740,000 |
| Median unit | $632,500 | $240,480 |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 10 | 6 |
| Average ICSEA | 1020 | 1041 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 22 | 2 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 25 | 15 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 798 mm | 719 mm |
| Mean max, January | 23.9°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
San Remo scores higher on walkability (22/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Surf Beach (1041) sits above San Remo (1020).
- For buyers
- Surf Beach is the lower entry point at $740,000 median, 23% 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
- Surf Beach edges out on average school ICSEA (1041 vs 1020).
San Remo vs Surf Beach: common questions
Is San Remo or Surf Beach cheaper to buy in?
Surf Beach has the lower median house price at $740,000, roughly 23% below San Remo ($965,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does San Remo or Surf Beach have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Surf Beach scores 1041 vs 1020 in San Remo. 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, San Remo or Surf Beach?
San Remo scores 22/100 on walkability vs 2/100. 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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