Bronte vs Tamarama
Bronte (median $5,787,500) is roughly 18% cheaper to buy into than Tamarama ($7,100,000). Over the past year, Bronte (-1.2%) ran 17.7 percentage points ahead of Tamarama (-18.9%) on house-price growth.
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| Measure | Bronte | Tamarama |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $5,787,500 | $7,100,000 |
| Median unit | $617,760 | $538,560 |
| House price change, 12 months | -1.2% | -18.9% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $1775/wk | $1800/wk |
| Unit rent | $980/wk | $1000/wk |
| Owner occupied | 59.0% | 53.0% |
| Renter occupied | 39.0% | 45.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1150 | 1139 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 68 | 100 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 7,166 | 1,478 |
| Median age | 38 | 36 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1199 mm | 1199 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.5°C | 26.5°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
Tamarama scores higher on walkability (68/100 vs 100/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Bronte (1150) sits above Tamarama (1139).
- For buyers
- Bronte is the lower entry point at $5,787,500 median, 18% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Bronte carries both higher gross yield (1.59% vs 1.32%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- Bronte edges out on average school ICSEA (1150 vs 1139).
Bronte vs Tamarama: common questions
Is Bronte or Tamarama cheaper to buy in?
Bronte has the lower median house price at $5,787,500, roughly 18% below Tamarama ($7,100,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Bronte or Tamarama?
Over the past 12 months, Bronte grew -1.2% vs -18.9% in Tamarama, a gap of 17.7 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 Bronte or Tamarama have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Bronte scores 1150 vs 1139 in Tamarama. 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, Bronte or Tamarama?
Tamarama scores 100/100 on walkability vs 68/100. 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, Bronte or Tamarama?
Gross rental yield on houses is 1.59% in Bronte vs 1.32% in Tamarama. 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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