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Surfers Beach, NSW 2533
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
Data updated
Median House
$1,445,000
Median Unit
$845,000
Gross Yield (houses)
3.1%
1yr Growth (houses)
+7.0%
market range +0.0% to +7.5%
Investment snapshot for Surfers Beach
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Surfers Beach market and investor summary
Surfers Beach (NSW 2533) runs a median house price of $1.4M, with houses yielding a gross 3.1%. House prices have moved +7.0% over the past year. At 2.0% vacancy, it is a broadly balanced rental market.
For an investor, this reads as a capital-growth market more than a cashflow one. A gross house yield around 3.1% will not cover holding costs in the early years, so the case leans on price appreciation. Houses also take time to sell, around 63 days on market, so plan for a slower exit if you ever need one.
Living in Surfers Beach: people, income and schools
About 7,809 people live in Surfers Beach, a number that has held fairly steady over five years. The median age is 51, an older, established demographic, and families account for 76% of households.
On socio-economic measures it ranks among the most advantaged in the country (9 out of 10 on the ABS advantage index). Locally, around 32% of household income goes to mortgage repayments, a level usually flagged as mortgage stress.
There are 5 schools within about 5km, testing a little above the national school average on ICSEA. It is fairly car-dependent; the suburb scores 1 for walkability out of 100.
- Population
- 7,809
- +2% over 5yr
- Median age
- 51 years
- Households renting
- 17%
- Family households
- 76%
- Socio-economic rank
- 9/10
- ABS advantage index
- Schools within 5km
- 5
- avg ICSEA 1045
- Unemployment
- 2.4%
- Walk score
- 1/100
Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.
Properties in Surfers Beach
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Search Surfers Beach listings →Frequently asked questions about Surfers Beach
What should I check before investing in Surfers Beach?
Surfers Beach has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Unit gross rental yield of 4.1% gives a usable rent-to-price starting point. Capital growth of +7.0% in the past year shows positive recent price momentum. Compare those signals with nearby suburbs and individual listings before relying on the suburb-level view.
What are typical property prices in Surfers Beach?
The median property price in Surfers Beach, NSW 2533 is $1.4M for houses and $845K for units.
What rental yield does Surfers Beach show?
The gross rental yield in Surfers Beach is 3.1% for houses and 4.1% for units. Gross yield is calculated as annual rent divided by property price, and it doesn't account for expenses or tax.
What does recent house price growth show for Surfers Beach?
House prices in Surfers Beach are up 7.0% over the past year. Capital growth is a key driver of total investment return, so pair it with rental yield to get a full picture.
How tight is the rental market in Surfers Beach?
The current vacancy rate in Surfers Beach is 2.0%. A rate under 2% generally signals a tight rental market. This suburb's rental market is balanced, favouring neither landlords nor tenants strongly.
How many people live in Surfers Beach?
Surfers Beach has a population of approximately 7,809 residents, with a median age of 51.
What schools are near Surfers Beach?
There are 5 schools within roughly 5km of Surfers Beach. Their average ICSEA is a little above the national mean of 1000. ICSEA is the ABS measure of a school community's socio-educational advantage.
Is Surfers Beach's population growing?
The population of Surfers Beach has grown modestly, about 2% over five years. Population growth feeds underlying housing demand, so it is worth weighing alongside price and yield.
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