Seacliff vs Seaview Downs
Seaview Downs (median $1,034,000) is roughly 47% cheaper to buy into than Seacliff ($1,940,000).
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Seacliff and Seaview Downs side by side
| Measure | Seacliff | Seaview Downs |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,940,000 | $1,034,000 |
| Median unit | $293,040 | $293,040 |
| House price change, 12 months | – | +7.7% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $660/wk | $640/wk |
| Unit rent | $495/wk | $385/wk |
| Owner occupied | 75.0% | 87.0% |
| Renter occupied | 24.0% | 12.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1064 | 1067 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 18 | 16 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 65 | 60 |
| Population | 2,117 | 2,718 |
| Median age | 46 | 42 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 521 mm | 601 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.1°C | 28.0°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
Seacliff scores higher on walkability (18/100 vs 16/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Seaview Downs (1067) sits above Seacliff (1064). Seaview Downs skews owner-occupied (87%), Seacliff runs more rental-dense (75% owner).
- For buyers
- Seaview Downs is the lower entry point at $1,034,000 median, 47% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Seaview Downs offers the higher gross rental yield (3.22% vs 1.77%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Seaview Downs edges out on average school ICSEA (1067 vs 1064).
Seacliff vs Seaview Downs: common questions
Is Seacliff or Seaview Downs cheaper to buy in?
Seaview Downs has the lower median house price at $1,034,000, roughly 47% below Seacliff ($1,940,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Seacliff or Seaview Downs have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Seaview Downs scores 1067 vs 1064 in Seacliff. 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, Seacliff or Seaview Downs?
Seacliff scores 18/100 on walkability vs 16/100. 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, Seacliff or Seaview Downs?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.22% in Seaview Downs vs 1.77% in Seacliff. 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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