Noosaville vs Tewantin.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,840,000 and $1,050,000. Noosaville edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Tewantin (median $1,050,000) is roughly 75% cheaper to buy into than Noosaville ($1,840,000).
Noosaville scores higher on walkability (72/100 vs 16/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Noosaville (1064) sits above Tewantin (1056).
For buyers
Tewantin is the lower entry point at $1,050,000 median, 75% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Tewantin offers the higher gross rental yield (4.21% vs 3.67%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Noosaville edges out on average school ICSEA (1064 vs 1056).
Common questions
Is Noosaville or Tewantin cheaper to buy in?
Tewantin has the lower median house price at $1,050,000, roughly 75% below Noosaville ($1,840,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Noosaville or Tewantin have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Noosaville scores 1064 vs 1056 in Tewantin. 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, Noosaville or Tewantin?
Noosaville scores 72/100 on walkability vs 16/100. 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, Noosaville or Tewantin?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.21% in Tewantin vs 3.67% in Noosaville. 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.
The numbers behind the take
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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