Sundale vs Main Beach
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Sundale (1047) sits above Main Beach (1044).
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Sundale and Main Beach side by side
| Measure | Sundale | Main Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $460,000 |
| Median unit | – | $1,450,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $437/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $1000/wk |
| Owner occupied | – | 67.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 31.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1047 | 1044 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | – | 40 |
| Transit score | – | 10 |
| Bike score | – | 100 |
| Population | – | 3,998 |
| Median age | – | 57 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1267 mm | 1245 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.2°C | 29.0°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
- 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
- Sundale edges out on average school ICSEA (1047 vs 1044).
Sundale vs Main Beach: common questions
Does Sundale or Main Beach have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Sundale scores 1047 vs 1044 in Main 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.
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