Holland Park West vs Tarragindi.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,179,500 and $1,315,060. Holland Park West edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Holland Park West (median $1,179,500) is roughly 10% cheaper to buy into than Tarragindi ($1,315,060).
Tarragindi scores higher on walkability (34/100 vs 50/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Holland Park West (1097) sits above Tarragindi (1094). Tarragindi skews owner-occupied (78%), Holland Park West runs more rental-dense (64% owner).
For buyers
Holland Park West is the lower entry point at $1,179,500 median, 10% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Holland Park West offers the higher gross rental yield (3.09% vs 2.77%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Holland Park West edges out on average school ICSEA (1097 vs 1094). Tarragindi also has a higher family-household share (79% vs 69%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Is Holland Park West or Tarragindi cheaper to buy in?
Holland Park West has the lower median house price at $1,179,500, roughly 10% below Tarragindi ($1,315,060). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Holland Park West or Tarragindi have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Holland Park West scores 1097 vs 1094 in Tarragindi. 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, Holland Park West or Tarragindi?
Tarragindi scores 50/100 on walkability vs 34/100. 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, Holland Park West or Tarragindi?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.09% in Holland Park West vs 2.77% in Tarragindi. 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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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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