Long Beach vs Surfside NSW
Two New South Wales suburbs, about 2.7 km apart, side by side — straight from the official numbers.
The numbers
| Long Beach | Surfside | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,758 | 1,456 |
| Median age | 51 | 47 |
| Median rent (weekly) | $410 | $350 |
| Owner-occupied | 83% | 72% |
| Family households | 78% | 71% |
| SEIFA advantage (decile of 10) | 5 | 2 |
| Tree canopy | 60% | 41% |
| Population 2011 | 1,379 | 1,405 |
What stands out
Surfside rents cheaper — $350 vs $410 a week at the census.
Long Beach ranks higher on the SEIFA advantage scale (decile 5 vs 2).
Long Beach is the greener of the two (60% vs 41% tree canopy).
Growth since 2011: Long Beach +27%, Surfside +4%.
In short
The two sit about 2.7 km apart in a straight line, both in New South Wales.
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