The Spit vs Main Beach
Main Beach scores higher on walkability (2/100 vs 40/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Main Beach (1044) sits above The Spit (1040).
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The Spit and Main Beach side by side
| Measure | The Spit | 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 | 1040 | 1044 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 2 | 40 |
| Transit score | 0 | 10 |
| Bike score | 30 | 100 |
| Population | – | 3,998 |
| Median age | – | 57 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1245 mm | 1245 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.0°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
- Main Beach edges out on average school ICSEA (1044 vs 1040).
The Spit vs Main Beach: common questions
Does The Spit or Main Beach have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Main Beach scores 1044 vs 1040 in The Spit. 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, The Spit or Main Beach?
Main Beach scores 40/100 on walkability vs 2/100. 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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