Central Tilba vs North Narooma
North Narooma (median $935,000) is roughly 40% cheaper to buy into than Central Tilba ($1,550,000). Over the past year, North Narooma (+18%) ran 8.8 percentage points ahead of Central Tilba (+9.2%) on house-price growth.
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Central Tilba and North Narooma side by side
| Measure | Central Tilba | North Narooma |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,550,000 | $935,000 |
| Median unit | $233,280 | $233,280 |
| House price change, 12 months | +9.2% | +18.0% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $553/wk | $553/wk |
| Unit rent | $440/wk | $440/wk |
| Owner occupied | 76.0% | 84.0% |
| Renter occupied | 15.0% | 13.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 2 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 981 | 946 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 2 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 20 |
| Population | 342 | 683 |
| Median age | 57 | 57 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1027 mm | 973 mm |
| Mean max, January | 24.2°C | 24.1°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
North Narooma 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 Central Tilba (981) sits above North Narooma (946).
- For buyers
- North Narooma is the lower entry point at $935,000 median, 40% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- North Narooma carries both higher gross yield (3.08% vs 1.86%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- Central Tilba edges out on average school ICSEA (981 vs 946). North Narooma also has a higher family-household share (78% vs 68%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Central Tilba vs North Narooma: common questions
Is Central Tilba or North Narooma cheaper to buy in?
North Narooma has the lower median house price at $935,000, roughly 40% 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 North Narooma?
Over the past 12 months, North Narooma grew +18% vs +9.2% in Central Tilba, a gap of 8.8 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 North Narooma have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Central Tilba scores 981 vs 946 in North 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 is more walkable, Central Tilba or North Narooma?
North Narooma 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, Central Tilba or North Narooma?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.08% in North Narooma 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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