Mogo vs Tomakin
Mogo (median $662,500) is roughly 31% cheaper to buy into than Tomakin ($955,000).
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Mogo and Tomakin side by side
| Measure | Mogo | Tomakin |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $662,500 | $955,000 |
| Median unit | $245,520 | $240,480 |
| House price change, 12 months | – | +13.0% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $600/wk | $600/wk |
| Unit rent | $450/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | – | 76.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 20.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 7 | 6 |
| Average ICSEA | 948 | 956 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 44 | 2 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | – | 1,233 |
| Median age | – | 54 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 882 mm | 892 mm |
| Mean max, January | 25.3°C | 25.0°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
Mogo scores higher on walkability (44/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Tomakin (956) sits above Mogo (948).
- For buyers
- Mogo is the lower entry point at $662,500 median, 31% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Mogo offers the higher gross rental yield (4.71% vs 3.27%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Tomakin edges out on average school ICSEA (956 vs 948).
Mogo vs Tomakin: common questions
Is Mogo or Tomakin cheaper to buy in?
Mogo has the lower median house price at $662,500, roughly 31% below Tomakin ($955,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Mogo or Tomakin have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Tomakin scores 956 vs 948 in Mogo. 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, Mogo or Tomakin?
Mogo scores 44/100 on walkability vs 2/100. 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, Mogo or Tomakin?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.71% in Mogo vs 3.27% in Tomakin. 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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