Central Tilba vs Narooma.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,550,000 and $845,000. Central Tilba edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Narooma (median $845,000) is roughly 83% cheaper to buy into than Central Tilba ($1,550,000). Over the past year, Central Tilba (+9.2%) ran 2.1 percentage points ahead of Narooma (+7.1%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Central Tilba (981) sits above Narooma (973).
For buyers
Narooma is the lower entry point at $845,000 median, 83% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: Narooma delivers the better gross yield (1.78% vs 0.97%), but Central Tilba has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
For families
Central Tilba edges out on average school ICSEA (981 vs 973). Central Tilba also has a higher family-household share (68% vs 57%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Is Central Tilba or Narooma cheaper to buy in?
Narooma has the lower median house price at $845,000, roughly 83% below Central Tilba ($1,550,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Central Tilba or Narooma?
Over the past 12 months, Central Tilba grew +9.2% vs +7.1% in Narooma, a gap of 2.1 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 Central Tilba or Narooma have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Central Tilba scores 981 vs 973 in Narooma. 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 Narooma?
Gross rental yield on houses is 1.78% in Narooma vs 0.97% 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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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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