Shearwater vs Squeaking Point
Shearwater scores higher on walkability (20/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. Squeaking Point skews owner-occupied (94%), Shearwater runs more rental-dense (76% owner).
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Shearwater and Squeaking Point side by side
| Measure | Shearwater | Squeaking Point |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $260/wk | $260/wk |
| Unit rent | $295/wk | $330/wk |
| Owner occupied | 76.0% | 94.0% |
| Renter occupied | 21.0% | 6.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 948 | 948 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 20 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 5 |
| Population | 2,051 | 337 |
| Median age | 58 | 45 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 711 mm | 755 mm |
| Mean max, January | 21.6°C | 21.8°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
- For buyers
- We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Squeaking Point has a heavier family-household mix (79% vs 66%), which typically signals stronger demand for family-amenable infrastructure (parks, schools, supermarkets).
Shearwater vs Squeaking Point: common questions
Which is more walkable, Shearwater or Squeaking Point?
Shearwater scores 20/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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.
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