Moncrieff vs Taylor
Moncrieff (median $1,004,000) is roughly 12% cheaper to buy into than Taylor ($1,145,000).
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Moncrieff and Taylor side by side
| Measure | Moncrieff | Taylor |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,004,000 | $1,145,000 |
| Median unit | $680,000 | $690,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $480/wk | $460/wk |
| Unit rent | $470/wk | $282/wk |
| Owner occupied | 75.0% | 74.0% |
| Renter occupied | 24.0% | 25.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1078 | 1077 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 70 | 70 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 5,310 | 2,220 |
| Median age | 30 | 30 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 676 mm | 646 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.8°C | 29.3°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 Moncrieff (1078) sits above Taylor (1077).
- 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).
Moncrieff 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.
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