Surf Beach vs Batehaven
Batehaven (median $745,000) is roughly 3% cheaper to buy into than Surf Beach ($767,000). Over the past year, Surf Beach (-1.5%) ran 4.8 percentage points ahead of Batehaven (-6.3%) on house-price growth.
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Surf Beach and Batehaven side by side
| Measure | Surf Beach | Batehaven |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $767,000 | $745,000 |
| Median unit | $245,520 | $245,520 |
| House price change, 12 months | -1.5% | -6.3% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $600/wk | $600/wk |
| Unit rent | $450/wk | $450/wk |
| Owner occupied | 68.0% | 61.0% |
| Renter occupied | 28.0% | 36.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 7 | 5 |
| Average ICSEA | 935 | 902 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 12 | 32 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 30 | 100 |
| Population | 1,934 | 1,911 |
| Median age | 53 | 54 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 902 mm | 902 mm |
| Mean max, January | 25.3°C | 25.3°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
Batehaven scores higher on walkability (12/100 vs 32/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Surf Beach (935) sits above Batehaven (902).
- For buyers
- Batehaven is the lower entry point at $745,000 median, 3% 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: Batehaven delivers the better gross yield (4.19% vs 4.07%), but Surf 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
- Surf Beach edges out on average school ICSEA (935 vs 902).
Surf Beach vs Batehaven: common questions
Is Surf Beach or Batehaven cheaper to buy in?
Batehaven has the lower median house price at $745,000, roughly 3% below Surf Beach ($767,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Surf Beach or Batehaven?
Over the past 12 months, Surf Beach grew -1.5% vs -6.3% in Batehaven, a gap of 4.8 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 Surf Beach or Batehaven have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Surf Beach scores 935 vs 902 in Batehaven. 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, Surf Beach or Batehaven?
Batehaven scores 32/100 on walkability vs 12/100. 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, Surf Beach or Batehaven?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.19% in Batehaven vs 4.07% in Surf 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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