Narooma vs Tilba Tilba.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $845,000 and $6,250,000. Narooma edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Narooma (median $845,000) is roughly 86% cheaper to buy into than Tilba Tilba ($6,250,000). Over the past year, Narooma (+7.1%) ran 7.1 percentage points ahead of Tilba Tilba (0%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Tilba Tilba (981) sits above Narooma (973).
For buyers
Narooma is the lower entry point at $845,000 median, 86% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Narooma carries both higher gross yield (1.78% vs 0.24%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Tilba Tilba edges out on average school ICSEA (981 vs 973). Tilba Tilba also has a higher family-household share (75% vs 57%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Is Narooma or Tilba Tilba cheaper to buy in?
Narooma has the lower median house price at $845,000, roughly 86% below Tilba Tilba ($6,250,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Narooma or Tilba Tilba?
Over the past 12 months, Narooma grew +7.1% vs 0% in Tilba Tilba, a gap of 7.1 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 Tilba Tilba have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Tilba 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 Tilba Tilba?
Gross rental yield on houses is 1.78% in Narooma vs 0.24% in Tilba 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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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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