Marmong Point vs Teralba
Marmong Point (median $932,500) is roughly 7% cheaper to buy into than Teralba ($1,002,500). Over the past year, Teralba (+12.7%) ran 12.9 percentage points ahead of Marmong Point (-0.2%) on house-price growth.
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Marmong Point and Teralba side by side
| Measure | Marmong Point | Teralba |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $932,500 | $1,002,500 |
| Median unit | $302,400 | $302,400 |
| House price change, 12 months | -0.2% | +12.7% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $750/wk | $750/wk |
| Unit rent | $530/wk | $530/wk |
| Owner occupied | 87.0% | 75.0% |
| Renter occupied | 13.0% | 22.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 990 | 981 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 4 | 4 |
| Transit score | 0 | 20 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 765 | 2,654 |
| Median age | 47 | 37 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1092 mm | 1082 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.3°C | 28.6°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
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Marmong Point (990) sits above Teralba (981). Marmong Point skews owner-occupied (87%), Teralba runs more rental-dense (75% owner).
- For buyers
- Marmong Point is the lower entry point at $932,500 median, 7% 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: Marmong Point delivers the better gross yield (4.18% vs 3.89%), but Teralba 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
- Marmong Point edges out on average school ICSEA (990 vs 981).
Marmong Point vs Teralba: common questions
Is Marmong Point or Teralba cheaper to buy in?
Marmong Point has the lower median house price at $932,500, roughly 7% below Teralba ($1,002,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Marmong Point or Teralba?
Over the past 12 months, Teralba grew +12.7% vs -0.2% in Marmong Point, a gap of 12.9 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 Marmong Point or Teralba have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Marmong Point scores 990 vs 981 in Teralba. 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, Marmong Point or Teralba?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.18% in Marmong Point vs 3.89% in Teralba. 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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