Seacombe Gardens vs Sturt
Sturt (median $1,003,250) is roughly 6% cheaper to buy into than Seacombe Gardens ($1,064,500). Over the past year, Sturt (+20.1%) ran 3.1 percentage points ahead of Seacombe Gardens (+17%) on house-price growth.
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Seacombe Gardens and Sturt side by side
| Measure | Seacombe Gardens | Sturt |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,064,500 | $1,003,250 |
| Median unit | $274,320 | $274,320 |
| House price change, 12 months | +17.0% | +20.1% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $675/wk | $690/wk |
| Unit rent | $410/wk | $175/wk |
| Owner occupied | 55.0% | 57.0% |
| Renter occupied | 43.0% | 40.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1065 | 1066 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 34 | 42 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 3,373 | 2,787 |
| Median age | 35 | 38 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 601 mm | 466 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.0°C | 28.8°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
Sturt scores higher on walkability (34/100 vs 42/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Sturt (1066) sits above Seacombe Gardens (1065).
- For buyers
- Sturt is the lower entry point at $1,003,250 median, 6% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Sturt carries both higher gross yield (3.58% vs 3.30%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- Sturt edges out on average school ICSEA (1066 vs 1065).
Seacombe Gardens vs Sturt: common questions
Is Seacombe Gardens or Sturt cheaper to buy in?
Sturt has the lower median house price at $1,003,250, roughly 6% below Seacombe Gardens ($1,064,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Seacombe Gardens or Sturt?
Over the past 12 months, Sturt grew +20.1% vs +17% in Seacombe Gardens, a gap of 3.1 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 Seacombe Gardens or Sturt have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Sturt scores 1066 vs 1065 in Seacombe Gardens. 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, Seacombe Gardens or Sturt?
Sturt scores 42/100 on walkability vs 34/100. 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, Seacombe Gardens or Sturt?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.58% in Sturt vs 3.30% in Seacombe Gardens. 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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