Central Tilba vs Akolele
Akolele (median $750,000) is roughly 52% cheaper to buy into than Central Tilba ($1,550,000).
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Central Tilba and Akolele side by side
| Measure | Central Tilba | Akolele |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,550,000 | $750,000 |
| Median unit | $233,280 | $233,280 |
| House price change, 12 months | +9.2% | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $553/wk | $553/wk |
| Unit rent | $440/wk | $440/wk |
| Owner occupied | 76.0% | 53.0% |
| Renter occupied | 15.0% | 46.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 2 | 5 |
| Average ICSEA | 981 | 961 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 342 | 165 |
| Median age | 57 | 43 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1027 mm | 938 mm |
| Mean max, January | 24.2°C | 24.4°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
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Central Tilba (981) sits above Akolele (961). Central Tilba skews owner-occupied (76%), Akolele runs more rental-dense (53% owner).
- For buyers
- Akolele is the lower entry point at $750,000 median, 52% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Akolele offers the higher gross rental yield (3.83% vs 1.86%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Central Tilba edges out on average school ICSEA (981 vs 961).
Central Tilba vs Akolele: common questions
Is Central Tilba or Akolele cheaper to buy in?
Akolele has the lower median house price at $750,000, roughly 52% below Central Tilba ($1,550,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Central Tilba or Akolele have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Central Tilba scores 981 vs 961 in Akolele. 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 suburb has higher rental yield, Central Tilba or Akolele?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.83% in Akolele vs 1.86% in Central Tilba. 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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