Sandy Beach vs Moonee Beach
Sandy Beach (median $915,000) is roughly 21% cheaper to buy into than Moonee Beach ($1,162,500). Over the past year, Sandy Beach (+12.6%) ran 6.9 percentage points ahead of Moonee Beach (+5.7%) on house-price growth.
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Sandy Beach and Moonee Beach side by side
| Measure | Sandy Beach | Moonee Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $915,000 | $1,162,500 |
| Median unit | $285,120 | $274,320 |
| House price change, 12 months | +12.6% | +5.7% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $695/wk | $680/wk |
| Unit rent | $550/wk | $500/wk |
| Owner occupied | 72.0% | 80.0% |
| Renter occupied | 26.0% | 19.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 5 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1002 | 972 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 5 | 55 |
| Population | 2,913 | 2,176 |
| Median age | 35 | 41 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1532 mm | 1513 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.5°C | 27.8°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 Sandy Beach (1002) sits above Moonee Beach (972).
- For buyers
- Sandy Beach is the lower entry point at $915,000 median, 21% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Sandy Beach carries both higher gross yield (3.95% vs 3.04%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- Sandy Beach edges out on average school ICSEA (1002 vs 972).
Sandy Beach vs Moonee Beach: common questions
Is Sandy Beach or Moonee Beach cheaper to buy in?
Sandy Beach has the lower median house price at $915,000, roughly 21% below Moonee Beach ($1,162,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Sandy Beach or Moonee Beach?
Over the past 12 months, Sandy Beach grew +12.6% vs +5.7% in Moonee Beach, a gap of 6.9 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 Sandy Beach or Moonee Beach have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Sandy Beach scores 1002 vs 972 in Moonee 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, Sandy Beach or Moonee Beach?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.95% in Sandy Beach vs 3.04% in Moonee 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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