Narooma vs Central Tilba
Narooma (median $845,000) is roughly 45% cheaper to buy into than Central Tilba ($1,550,000). Over the past year, Central Tilba (+9.2%) ran 2.1 percentage points ahead of Narooma (+7.1%) on house-price growth.
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Narooma and Central Tilba side by side
| Measure | Narooma | Central Tilba |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $845,000 | $1,550,000 |
| Median unit | $233,280 | $233,280 |
| House price change, 12 months | +7.1% | +9.2% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $553/wk | $553/wk |
| Unit rent | $440/wk | $440/wk |
| Owner occupied | 72.0% | 76.0% |
| Renter occupied | 25.0% | 15.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 3 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 973 | 981 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 2,731 | 342 |
| Median age | 58 | 57 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 965 mm | 1027 mm |
| Mean max, January | 24.2°C | 24.2°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 Central Tilba (981) sits above Narooma (973).
- For buyers
- Narooma is the lower entry point at $845,000 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: Narooma delivers the better gross yield (3.40% vs 1.86%), but Central Tilba 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
- Central Tilba edges out on average school ICSEA (981 vs 973). Central Tilba also has a higher family-household share (68% vs 57%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Narooma vs Central Tilba: common questions
Is Narooma or Central Tilba cheaper to buy in?
Narooma has the lower median house price at $845,000, roughly 45% below Central Tilba ($1,550,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Narooma or Central Tilba?
Over the past 12 months, Central Tilba grew +9.2% vs +7.1% in Narooma, 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 Narooma or Central Tilba have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Central Tilba scores 981 vs 973 in Narooma. 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, Narooma or Central Tilba?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.40% in Narooma vs 1.86% in Central Tilba. 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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