Capel Sound vs Tootgarook
Capel Sound (median $780,000) is roughly 15% cheaper to buy into than Tootgarook ($915,000).
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Capel Sound and Tootgarook side by side
| Measure | Capel Sound | Tootgarook |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $780,000 | $915,000 |
| Median unit | $742,000 | $285,120 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 56.0% | 68.0% |
| Renter occupied | 27.0% | 28.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 9 | 8 |
| Average ICSEA | 995 | 990 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 2 | 4 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 65 | 5 |
| Population | 5,246 | 3,178 |
| Median age | 59 | 46 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 726 mm | 671 mm |
| Mean max, January | 23.7°C | 23.7°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
Tootgarook scores higher on walkability (2/100 vs 4/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Capel Sound (995) sits above Tootgarook (990). Tootgarook skews owner-occupied (68%), Capel Sound runs more rental-dense (56% owner).
- For buyers
- Capel Sound is the lower entry point at $780,000 median, 15% 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
- Capel Sound edges out on average school ICSEA (995 vs 990). Tootgarook also has a higher family-household share (67% vs 54%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Capel Sound vs Tootgarook: common questions
Is Capel Sound or Tootgarook cheaper to buy in?
Capel Sound has the lower median house price at $780,000, roughly 15% below Tootgarook ($915,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Capel Sound or Tootgarook have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Capel Sound scores 995 vs 990 in Tootgarook. 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, Capel Sound or Tootgarook?
Tootgarook scores 4/100 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.
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