Side by sideSuburb comparison

Moncrieff vs Taylor.

Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,004,000 and $1,145,000. Moncrieff edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

Moncrieff (median $1,004,000) is roughly 12% cheaper to buy into than Taylor ($1,145,000).

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Moncrieff (1078) sits above Taylor (1077).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

Moncrieff is the lower entry point at $1,004,000 median, 12% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.

For investors

Moncrieff offers the higher gross rental yield (2.49% vs 2.09%), favouring cash-flow investors.

For families

Moncrieff edges out on average school ICSEA (1078 vs 1077).

Common questionsMoncrieff vs Taylor

Common questions

Is Moncrieff or Taylor cheaper to buy in?

Moncrieff has the lower median house price at $1,004,000, roughly 12% below Taylor ($1,145,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.

Does Moncrieff or Taylor have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Moncrieff scores 1078 vs 1077 in Taylor. 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, Moncrieff or Taylor?

Gross rental yield on houses is 2.49% in Moncrieff vs 2.09% in Taylor. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Moncrieff
Metric
Taylor

Price & Market

$1,004,000
Median house
$1,145,000
$680,000
Median unit
$690,000
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$480/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$460/wk
$470/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$282/wk
75.0%
Owner occupied
74.0%
24.0%
Renter occupied
25.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
70
Transit score
70
100
Bike score
100
5,310
Population
2,220
30
Median age
30

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1078
Avg ICSEA
1077

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).