Largs Bay vs Taperoo
Taperoo (median $850,000) is roughly 17% cheaper to buy into than Largs Bay ($1,025,000). Over the past year, Taperoo (+9%) ran 4.4 percentage points ahead of Largs Bay (+4.6%) on house-price growth.
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Largs Bay and Taperoo side by side
| Measure | Largs Bay | Taperoo |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,025,000 | $850,000 |
| Median unit | $270,720 | $221,760 |
| House price change, 12 months | +4.6% | +9.0% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $540/wk | $550/wk |
| Unit rent | $505/wk | $615/wk |
| Owner occupied | 77.0% | 55.0% |
| Renter occupied | 20.0% | 42.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 991 | 988 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 16 | 12 |
| Transit score | 30 | 0 |
| Bike score | 85 | 100 |
| Population | 4,104 | 3,250 |
| Median age | 46 | 39 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 390 mm | 390 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.8°C | 29.8°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
Largs Bay scores higher on walkability (16/100 vs 12/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Largs Bay (991) sits above Taperoo (988). Largs Bay skews owner-occupied (77%), Taperoo runs more rental-dense (55% owner).
- For buyers
- Taperoo is the lower entry point at $850,000 median, 17% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Taperoo carries both higher gross yield (3.36% vs 2.74%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- Largs Bay edges out on average school ICSEA (991 vs 988).
Largs Bay vs Taperoo: common questions
Is Largs Bay or Taperoo cheaper to buy in?
Taperoo has the lower median house price at $850,000, roughly 17% below Largs Bay ($1,025,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Largs Bay or Taperoo?
Over the past 12 months, Taperoo grew +9% vs +4.6% in Largs Bay, a gap of 4.4 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 Largs Bay or Taperoo have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Largs Bay scores 991 vs 988 in Taperoo. 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, Largs Bay or Taperoo?
Largs Bay scores 16/100 on walkability vs 12/100. 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, Largs Bay or Taperoo?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.36% in Taperoo vs 2.74% in Largs Bay. 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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