Airport West vs Tullamarine
Tullamarine (median $800,000) is roughly 13% cheaper to buy into than Airport West ($915,000).
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Airport West and Tullamarine side by side
| Measure | Airport West | Tullamarine |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $915,000 | $800,000 |
| Median unit | $334,800 | $535,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $530/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $450/wk |
| Owner occupied | 70.0% | 62.0% |
| Renter occupied | 28.0% | 34.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1079 | 1020 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 18 | 12 |
| Transit score | 10 | 60 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 8,173 | 6,733 |
| Median age | 39 | 39 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 550 mm | 546 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.0°C | 27.0°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
Airport West scores higher on walkability (18/100 vs 12/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Airport West (1079) sits above Tullamarine (1020).
- For buyers
- Tullamarine is the lower entry point at $800,000 median, 13% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- 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
- Airport West edges out on average school ICSEA (1079 vs 1020).
Airport West vs Tullamarine: common questions
Is Airport West or Tullamarine cheaper to buy in?
Tullamarine has the lower median house price at $800,000, roughly 13% below Airport West ($915,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Airport West or Tullamarine have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Airport West scores 1079 vs 1020 in Tullamarine. 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, Airport West or Tullamarine?
Airport West scores 18/100 on walkability vs 12/100. 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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