Benandarah vs Surfside
The verdict
Surfside is more affordable, with a median house price of $684K versus $2.47M in Benandarah. Surfside rates higher for liveability (51 vs 22). Surfside is closer to the coast (650 m vs 7.6 km).
Scores
BenandarahSurfside
| Benandarah | Surfside | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 12 | 27 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 15 | 29 |
| Liveability | 22 | 51 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Benandarah | Surfside | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 165 | 1,456 |
| Median age | 57 | 47 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,025 | $1,168 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 5.1% | 16.5% |
| Born in Australia | 82.4% | 79.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.1 | 2.4 |
Growth: Benandarah Stable · Surfside Moderate Growth
Property
| Benandarah | Surfside | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.47M | $684K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $685K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | -9.4% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $580 | $580 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 4.5% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | 28 |
Median price history
Safety
| Benandarah | Surfside | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 55 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 275 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 69 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,212 | 412 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 7,273 | 3,846 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Benandarah | Surfside | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 0 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Benandarah · Surfside
Transport
| Benandarah | Surfside | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 80.5 km | 83.9 km |
Liveability
| Benandarah | Surfside | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 26.5°C | 26.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.0°C | 17.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,100 | 1,100 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 0 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 5 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 7.6 km | 650 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 214.9 km | 222.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 7.6 km | 1.1 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 10.3 km | 2.6 km |
Population & growth
| Benandarah | Surfside | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 165 | 1,456 |
| Estimated 2025 | 177 | 1,471 |
| Projected 2041 | 174 | 1,654 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.77% | 0.26% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Benandarah or Surfside?
Surfside is more affordable, with a median house price of $684K versus $2.47M.
Which has better public transport, Benandarah or Surfside?
Benandarah and Surfside have similar transport scores.
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