Side by sideSuburb comparison

Yabulu vs Saunders Beach.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Saunders Beach edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Saunders Beach (976) sits above Yabulu (971).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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

Saunders Beach edges out on average school ICSEA (976 vs 971).

Common questionsYabulu vs Saunders Beach

Common questions

Does Yabulu or Saunders Beach have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Saunders Beach scores 976 vs 971 in Yabulu. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Yabulu
Metric
Saunders Beach

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$355/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$355/wk
$280/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$320/wk
78.0%
Owner occupied
72.0%
18.0%
Renter occupied
24.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
719
Population
385
43
Median age
49

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

2
Schools nearby
10
971
Avg ICSEA
976

Climate

1036 mm
Annual rainfall
1036 mm
31.4°C
Mean max (Jan)
31.4°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).