Delahey vs Taylors Hill.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $689,000 and $932,000.
Delahey (median $689,000) is roughly 26% cheaper to buy into than Taylors Hill ($932,000).
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Taylors Hill (1025) sits above Delahey (1002). Taylors Hill skews owner-occupied (86%), Delahey runs more rental-dense (74% owner).
For buyers
Delahey is the lower entry point at $689,000 median, 26% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Delahey offers the higher gross rental yield (2.79% vs 2.06%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Taylors Hill edges out on average school ICSEA (1025 vs 1002). Taylors Hill also has a higher family-household share (90% vs 77%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Is Delahey or Taylors Hill cheaper to buy in?
Delahey has the lower median house price at $689,000, roughly 26% below Taylors Hill ($932,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Delahey or Taylors Hill have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Taylors Hill scores 1025 vs 1002 in Delahey. 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, Delahey or Taylors Hill?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.79% in Delahey vs 2.06% in Taylors Hill. 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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