Mount Austin vs Tatton
Mount Austin (median $475,500) is roughly 45% cheaper to buy into than Tatton ($860,000). Over the past year, Tatton (+5.5%) ran 2.1 percentage points ahead of Mount Austin (+3.4%) on house-price growth.
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Mount Austin and Tatton side by side
| Measure | Mount Austin | Tatton |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $475,500 | $860,000 |
| Median unit | $240,480 | $240,480 |
| House price change, 12 months | +3.4% | +5.5% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $550/wk | $550/wk |
| Unit rent | $420/wk | $420/wk |
| Owner occupied | 51.0% | 79.0% |
| Renter occupied | 45.0% | 21.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 947 | 965 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 2 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 4,035 | 2,560 |
| Median age | 37 | 40 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 549 mm | 549 mm |
| Mean max, January | 32.8°C | 32.8°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
Mount Austin scores higher on walkability (2/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Tatton (965) sits above Mount Austin (947). Tatton skews owner-occupied (79%), Mount Austin runs more rental-dense (51% owner).
- For buyers
- Mount Austin is the lower entry point at $475,500 median, 45% 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: Mount Austin delivers the better gross yield (6.01% vs 3.33%), but Tatton 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
- Tatton edges out on average school ICSEA (965 vs 947). Tatton also has a higher family-household share (79% vs 59%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Mount Austin vs Tatton: common questions
Is Mount Austin or Tatton cheaper to buy in?
Mount Austin has the lower median house price at $475,500, roughly 45% below Tatton ($860,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Mount Austin or Tatton?
Over the past 12 months, Tatton grew +5.5% vs +3.4% in Mount Austin, a gap of 2.1 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 Mount Austin or Tatton have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Tatton scores 965 vs 947 in Mount Austin. 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, Mount Austin or Tatton?
Mount Austin scores 2/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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, Mount Austin or Tatton?
Gross rental yield on houses is 6.01% in Mount Austin vs 3.33% in Tatton. 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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