Baxter vs Tyabb

Baxter (median $740,000) is roughly 6% cheaper to buy into than Tyabb ($790,000).

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Baxter and Tyabb side by side

MeasureBaxterTyabb
Price and market
Median house$740,000$790,000
Median unit$684,000$705,000
Renting
Owner occupied80.0%85.0%
Renter occupied16.0%13.0%
Schools
Schools nearby2020
Average ICSEA10411018
Lifestyle and people
Walk score142
Transit score300
Bike score10020
Population2,1663,449
Median age4042
Climate
Annual rainfall743 mm776 mm
Mean max, January24.7°C24.5°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

Baxter scores higher on walkability (14/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Baxter (1041) sits above Tyabb (1018).

For buyers
Baxter is the lower entry point at $740,000 median, 6% 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
Baxter edges out on average school ICSEA (1041 vs 1018). Tyabb also has a higher family-household share (77% vs 67%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Baxter vs Tyabb: common questions

Is Baxter or Tyabb cheaper to buy in?

Baxter has the lower median house price at $740,000, roughly 6% below Tyabb ($790,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.

Does Baxter or Tyabb have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Baxter scores 1041 vs 1018 in Tyabb. 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, Baxter or Tyabb?

Baxter scores 14/100 on walkability vs 2/100. 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.