Griffith vs Tharbogang
Griffith (median $595,500) is roughly 22% cheaper to buy into than Tharbogang ($759,000). Over the past year, Tharbogang (+18.9%) ran 17.1 percentage points ahead of Griffith (+1.8%) on house-price growth.
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Griffith and Tharbogang side by side
| Measure | Griffith | Tharbogang |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $595,500 | $759,000 |
| Median unit | $237,600 | $237,600 |
| House price change, 12 months | +1.8% | +18.9% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $525/wk | $525/wk |
| Unit rent | $360/wk | $360/wk |
| Owner occupied | 58.0% | 68.0% |
| Renter occupied | 37.0% | 23.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 16 | 13 |
| Average ICSEA | 940 | 930 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | – |
| Transit score | 0 | – |
| Bike score | 20 | – |
| Population | 19,505 | 452 |
| Median age | 36 | 42 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 380 mm | 373 mm |
| Mean max, January | 33.8°C | 33.9°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
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Griffith (940) sits above Tharbogang (930). Tharbogang skews owner-occupied (68%), Griffith runs more rental-dense (58% owner).
- For buyers
- Griffith is the lower entry point at $595,500 median, 22% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: Griffith delivers the better gross yield (4.58% vs 3.60%), but Tharbogang has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
- For families
- Griffith edges out on average school ICSEA (940 vs 930).
Griffith vs Tharbogang: common questions
Is Griffith or Tharbogang cheaper to buy in?
Griffith has the lower median house price at $595,500, roughly 22% below Tharbogang ($759,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Griffith or Tharbogang?
Over the past 12 months, Tharbogang grew +18.9% vs +1.8% in Griffith, a gap of 17.1 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 Griffith or Tharbogang have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Griffith scores 940 vs 930 in Tharbogang. 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, Griffith or Tharbogang?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.58% in Griffith vs 3.60% in Tharbogang. 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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