Bargo vs Tahmoor
Tahmoor (median $970,000) is roughly 3% cheaper to buy into than Bargo ($1,005,000). Over the past year, Tahmoor (+7.8%) ran 10.7 percentage points ahead of Bargo (-2.9%) on house-price growth.
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Bargo and Tahmoor side by side
| Measure | Bargo | Tahmoor |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,005,000 | $970,000 |
| Median unit | $343,440 | $343,440 |
| House price change, 12 months | -2.9% | +7.8% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $680/wk | $650/wk |
| Owner occupied | 77.0% | 66.0% |
| Renter occupied | 17.0% | 32.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 5 | 10 |
| Average ICSEA | 962 | 975 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | – |
| Transit score | 0 | – |
| Bike score | 0 | – |
| Population | 4,516 | 5,777 |
| Median age | 41 | 34 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 792 mm | 748 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.3°C | 28.0°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
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Tahmoor (975) sits above Bargo (962). Bargo skews owner-occupied (77%), Tahmoor runs more rental-dense (66% owner).
- For buyers
- Tahmoor is the lower entry point at $970,000 median, 3% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: Bargo delivers the better gross yield (3.52% vs 3.48%), but Tahmoor has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
- For families
- Tahmoor edges out on average school ICSEA (975 vs 962).
Bargo vs Tahmoor: common questions
Is Bargo or Tahmoor cheaper to buy in?
Tahmoor has the lower median house price at $970,000, roughly 3% below Bargo ($1,005,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Bargo or Tahmoor?
Over the past 12 months, Tahmoor grew +7.8% vs -2.9% in Bargo, a gap of 10.7 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Bargo or Tahmoor have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Tahmoor scores 975 vs 962 in Bargo. 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 suburb has higher rental yield, Bargo or Tahmoor?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.52% in Bargo vs 3.48% in Tahmoor. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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