Dean Park vs Tallawong.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,050,000 and $1,354,000.
Dean Park (median $1,050,000) is roughly 22% cheaper to buy into than Tallawong ($1,354,000).
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Tallawong (1062) sits above Dean Park (958).
For buyers
Dean Park is the lower entry point at $1,050,000 median, 22% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Dean Park offers the higher gross rental yield (3.27% vs 3.15%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Tallawong edges out on average school ICSEA (1062 vs 958).
Common questions
Is Dean Park or Tallawong cheaper to buy in?
Dean Park has the lower median house price at $1,050,000, roughly 22% below Tallawong ($1,354,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Dean Park or Tallawong have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Tallawong scores 1062 vs 958 in Dean Park. 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, Dean Park or Tallawong?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.27% in Dean Park vs 3.15% in Tallawong. 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
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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