Hexham vs Tarro
Hexham (median $410,000) is roughly 42% cheaper to buy into than Tarro ($712,500).
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Hexham and Tarro side by side
| Measure | Hexham | Tarro |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $410,000 | $712,500 |
| Median unit | $285,120 | $285,120 |
| House price change, 12 months | – | +9.6% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $680/wk | $680/wk |
| Unit rent | $510/wk | $510/wk |
| Owner occupied | 58.0% | 76.0% |
| Renter occupied | 36.0% | 22.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 962 | 974 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 24 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 50 |
| Population | 157 | 1,703 |
| Median age | 35 | 45 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1030 mm | 951 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.0°C | 29.6°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
Tarro scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 24/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Tarro (974) sits above Hexham (962). Tarro skews owner-occupied (76%), Hexham runs more rental-dense (58% owner).
- For buyers
- Hexham is the lower entry point at $410,000 median, 42% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Hexham offers the higher gross rental yield (8.62% vs 4.96%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Tarro edges out on average school ICSEA (974 vs 962).
Hexham vs Tarro: common questions
Is Hexham or Tarro cheaper to buy in?
Hexham has the lower median house price at $410,000, roughly 42% below Tarro ($712,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Hexham or Tarro have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Tarro scores 974 vs 962 in Hexham. 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, Hexham or Tarro?
Tarro scores 24/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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, Hexham or Tarro?
Gross rental yield on houses is 8.62% in Hexham vs 4.96% in Tarro. 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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