Colebee vs Tallawong.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,324,000 and $1,354,000. Tallawong edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Colebee (median $1,324,000) is roughly 2% cheaper to buy into than Tallawong ($1,354,000). Over the past year, Tallawong (+12.8%) ran 9.8 percentage points ahead of Colebee (+3%) on house-price growth.
Tallawong scores higher on walkability (14/100 vs 24/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Tallawong (1062) sits above Colebee (1001). Colebee skews owner-occupied (78%), Tallawong runs more rental-dense (60% owner).
For buyers
Colebee is the lower entry point at $1,324,000 median, 2% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Tallawong carries both higher gross yield (3.15% vs 2.59%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Tallawong edges out on average school ICSEA (1062 vs 1001).
Common questions
Is Colebee or Tallawong cheaper to buy in?
Colebee has the lower median house price at $1,324,000, roughly 2% below Tallawong ($1,354,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Colebee or Tallawong?
Over the past 12 months, Tallawong grew +12.8% vs +3% in Colebee, a gap of 9.8 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 Colebee or Tallawong have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Tallawong scores 1062 vs 1001 in Colebee. 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, Colebee or Tallawong?
Tallawong scores 24/100 on walkability vs 14/100. 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, Colebee or Tallawong?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.15% in Tallawong vs 2.59% in Colebee. 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.
The numbers behind the take
Price & Market
Rental
Lifestyle & Demographics
Risk & Hazard
Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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