Mount Cottrell vs Tarneit
Tarneit (median $665,000) is roughly 11% cheaper to buy into than Mount Cottrell ($749,000).
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Mount Cottrell and Tarneit side by side
| Measure | Mount Cottrell | Tarneit |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $749,000 | $665,000 |
| Median unit | $285,120 | $480,000 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 69.0% | 67.0% |
| Renter occupied | 26.0% | 29.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1041 | 1047 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 100 |
| Population | 496 | 56,370 |
| Median age | 41 | 30 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 457 mm | 469 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.4°C | 26.4°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 Tarneit (1047) sits above Mount Cottrell (1041).
- For buyers
- Tarneit is the lower entry point at $665,000 median, 11% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Tarneit edges out on average school ICSEA (1047 vs 1041).
Mount Cottrell vs Tarneit: common questions
Is Mount Cottrell or Tarneit cheaper to buy in?
Tarneit has the lower median house price at $665,000, roughly 11% below Mount Cottrell ($749,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Mount Cottrell or Tarneit have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Tarneit scores 1047 vs 1041 in Mount Cottrell. 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.
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