Chittaway Point vs Tacoma.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $855,000 and $805,000. Tacoma edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Tacoma (median $805,000) is roughly 6% cheaper to buy into than Chittaway Point ($855,000). Over the past year, Tacoma (-1.8%) ran 9.1 percentage points ahead of Chittaway Point (-10.9%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Chittaway Point (977) sits above Tacoma (966).
For buyers
Tacoma is the lower entry point at $805,000 median, 6% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Tacoma carries both higher gross yield (4.52% vs 4.14%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Chittaway Point edges out on average school ICSEA (977 vs 966).
Common questions
Is Chittaway Point or Tacoma cheaper to buy in?
Tacoma has the lower median house price at $805,000, roughly 6% below Chittaway Point ($855,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Chittaway Point or Tacoma?
Over the past 12 months, Tacoma grew -1.8% vs -10.9% in Chittaway Point, a gap of 9.1 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 Chittaway Point or Tacoma have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Chittaway Point scores 977 vs 966 in Tacoma. 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, Chittaway Point or Tacoma?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.52% in Tacoma vs 4.14% in Chittaway Point. 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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