Belgrave vs Tecoma.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $760,000 and $912,500. Belgrave edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Belgrave (median $760,000) is roughly 17% cheaper to buy into than Tecoma ($912,500).
Belgrave scores higher on walkability (92/100 vs 76/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Belgrave (1072) sits above Tecoma (1069).
For buyers
Belgrave is the lower entry point at $760,000 median, 17% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Belgrave offers the higher gross rental yield (2.57% vs 2.14%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Belgrave edges out on average school ICSEA (1072 vs 1069).
Common questions
Is Belgrave or Tecoma cheaper to buy in?
Belgrave has the lower median house price at $760,000, roughly 17% below Tecoma ($912,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Belgrave or Tecoma have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Belgrave scores 1072 vs 1069 in Tecoma. 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, Belgrave or Tecoma?
Belgrave scores 92/100 on walkability vs 76/100. 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.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Belgrave or Tecoma?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.57% in Belgrave vs 2.14% in Tecoma. 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.
The numbers behind the take
Price & Market
Rental
Lifestyle & Demographics
Risk & Hazard
Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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