Brimbin vs Taree
Taree (median $560,000) is roughly 47% cheaper to buy into than Brimbin ($1,050,000). Over the past year, Taree (+10.9%) ran 5.9 percentage points ahead of Brimbin (+5%) on house-price growth.
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Brimbin and Taree side by side
| Measure | Brimbin | Taree |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,050,000 | $560,000 |
| Median unit | $237,600 | $360,000 |
| House price change, 12 months | +5.0% | +10.9% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $585/wk | $585/wk |
| Unit rent | $418/wk | $418/wk |
| Owner occupied | 79.0% | 59.0% |
| Renter occupied | 17.0% | 37.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 15 | 17 |
| Average ICSEA | 909 | 912 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 2 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 75 | 16,715 |
| Median age | 55 | 45 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1143 mm | 1104 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.2°C | 29.4°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
Taree scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Taree (912) sits above Brimbin (909). Brimbin skews owner-occupied (79%), Taree runs more rental-dense (59% owner).
- For buyers
- Taree is the lower entry point at $560,000 median, 47% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Taree carries both higher gross yield (5.43% vs 2.90%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- Taree edges out on average school ICSEA (912 vs 909). Brimbin also has a higher family-household share (79% vs 61%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Brimbin vs Taree: common questions
Is Brimbin or Taree cheaper to buy in?
Taree has the lower median house price at $560,000, roughly 47% below Brimbin ($1,050,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Brimbin or Taree?
Over the past 12 months, Taree grew +10.9% vs +5% in Brimbin, a gap of 5.9 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 Brimbin or Taree have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Taree scores 912 vs 909 in Brimbin. 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, Brimbin or Taree?
Taree scores 2/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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, Brimbin or Taree?
Gross rental yield on houses is 5.43% in Taree vs 2.90% in Brimbin. 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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