Sellicks Beach vs Aldinga Beach
Aldinga Beach (median $925,000) is roughly 2% cheaper to buy into than Sellicks Beach ($947,500). Over the past year, Aldinga Beach (+18.5%) ran 9.6 percentage points ahead of Sellicks Beach (+8.9%) on house-price growth.
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| Measure | Sellicks Beach | Aldinga Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $947,500 | $925,000 |
| Median unit | $231,840 | $221,760 |
| House price change, 12 months | +8.9% | +18.5% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $717/wk | $600/wk |
| Unit rent | $320/wk | $487/wk |
| Owner occupied | 79.0% | 69.0% |
| Renter occupied | 17.0% | 28.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 3 | 7 |
| Average ICSEA | 969 | 1007 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 4 | 6 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 55 | 100 |
| Population | 2,705 | 10,667 |
| Median age | 41 | 39 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 651 mm | 489 mm |
| Mean max, January | 25.5°C | 26.6°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
Aldinga Beach scores higher on walkability (4/100 vs 6/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Aldinga Beach (1007) sits above Sellicks Beach (969). Sellicks Beach skews owner-occupied (79%), Aldinga Beach runs more rental-dense (69% owner).
- For buyers
- Aldinga Beach is the lower entry point at $925,000 median, 2% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: Sellicks Beach delivers the better gross yield (3.93% vs 3.37%), but Aldinga Beach has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
- For families
- Aldinga Beach edges out on average school ICSEA (1007 vs 969).
Sellicks Beach vs Aldinga Beach: common questions
Is Sellicks Beach or Aldinga Beach cheaper to buy in?
Aldinga Beach has the lower median house price at $925,000, roughly 2% below Sellicks Beach ($947,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Sellicks Beach or Aldinga Beach?
Over the past 12 months, Aldinga Beach grew +18.5% vs +8.9% in Sellicks Beach, a gap of 9.6 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 Sellicks Beach or Aldinga Beach have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Aldinga Beach scores 1007 vs 969 in Sellicks 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 is more walkable, Sellicks Beach or Aldinga Beach?
Aldinga Beach scores 6/100 on walkability vs 4/100. 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, Sellicks Beach or Aldinga Beach?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.93% in Sellicks Beach vs 3.37% in Aldinga 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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