North Haven vs Taperoo
Taperoo (median $850,000) is roughly 21% cheaper to buy into than North Haven ($1,081,000). Over the past year, North Haven (+15.2%) ran 6.2 percentage points ahead of Taperoo (+9%) on house-price growth.
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North Haven and Taperoo side by side
| Measure | North Haven | Taperoo |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,081,000 | $850,000 |
| Median unit | $259,200 | $221,760 |
| House price change, 12 months | +15.2% | +9.0% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $685/wk | $550/wk |
| Unit rent | $677/wk | $615/wk |
| Owner occupied | 80.0% | 55.0% |
| Renter occupied | 16.0% | 42.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 18 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 988 | 988 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 14 | 12 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 5,585 | 3,250 |
| Median age | 51 | 39 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 390 mm | 390 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.8°C | 29.8°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
North Haven scores higher on walkability (14/100 vs 12/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. North Haven skews owner-occupied (80%), Taperoo runs more rental-dense (55% owner).
- For buyers
- Taperoo is the lower entry point at $850,000 median, 21% 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: Taperoo delivers the better gross yield (3.36% vs 3.30%), but North Haven 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
- North Haven has a heavier family-household mix (73% vs 62%), which typically signals stronger demand for family-amenable infrastructure (parks, schools, supermarkets).
North Haven vs Taperoo: common questions
Is North Haven or Taperoo cheaper to buy in?
Taperoo has the lower median house price at $850,000, roughly 21% below North Haven ($1,081,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, North Haven or Taperoo?
Over the past 12 months, North Haven grew +15.2% vs +9% in Taperoo, a gap of 6.2 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.
Which is more walkable, North Haven or Taperoo?
North Haven scores 14/100 on walkability vs 12/100. 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, North Haven or Taperoo?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.36% in Taperoo vs 3.30% in North Haven. 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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