Seacliff vs South Brighton
South Brighton (median $1,580,000) is roughly 19% cheaper to buy into than Seacliff ($1,940,000).
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Seacliff and South Brighton side by side
| Measure | Seacliff | South Brighton |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,940,000 | $1,580,000 |
| Median unit | $293,040 | $293,040 |
| House price change, 12 months | – | +22.5% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $660/wk | $675/wk |
| Unit rent | $495/wk | $470/wk |
| Owner occupied | 75.0% | 70.0% |
| Renter occupied | 24.0% | 27.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1064 | 1071 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 18 | 78 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 65 | 65 |
| Population | 2,117 | 2,763 |
| Median age | 46 | 44 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 521 mm | 441 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.1°C | 28.6°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
South Brighton scores higher on walkability (18/100 vs 78/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving South Brighton (1071) sits above Seacliff (1064).
- For buyers
- South Brighton is the lower entry point at $1,580,000 median, 19% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- South Brighton offers the higher gross rental yield (2.22% vs 1.77%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- South Brighton edges out on average school ICSEA (1071 vs 1064).
Seacliff vs South Brighton: common questions
Is Seacliff or South Brighton cheaper to buy in?
South Brighton has the lower median house price at $1,580,000, roughly 19% below Seacliff ($1,940,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Seacliff or South Brighton have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), South Brighton scores 1071 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 South Brighton?
South Brighton scores 78/100 on walkability vs 18/100. 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 South Brighton?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.22% in South Brighton 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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