Phegans Bay vs Tascott
Tascott (median $1,050,000) is roughly 0% cheaper to buy into than Phegans Bay ($1,055,000). Over the past year, Tascott (+1%) ran 5.1 percentage points ahead of Phegans Bay (-4.1%) on house-price growth.
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Phegans Bay and Tascott side by side
| Measure | Phegans Bay | Tascott |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,055,000 | $1,050,000 |
| Median unit | $316,800 | $316,800 |
| House price change, 12 months | -4.1% | +1.0% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $650/wk | $693/wk |
| Unit rent | $498/wk | $600/wk |
| Owner occupied | 82.0% | 76.0% |
| Renter occupied | 17.0% | 21.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1032 | 1021 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 40 | 20 |
| Population | 406 | 1,675 |
| Median age | 48 | 43 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1173 mm | 1244 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.5°C | 27.4°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 Phegans Bay (1032) sits above Tascott (1021).
- For buyers
- Tascott is the lower entry point at $1,050,000 median, 0% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Tascott carries both higher gross yield (3.43% vs 3.20%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- Phegans Bay edges out on average school ICSEA (1032 vs 1021).
Phegans Bay vs Tascott: common questions
Is Phegans Bay or Tascott cheaper to buy in?
Tascott has the lower median house price at $1,050,000, roughly 0% below Phegans Bay ($1,055,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Phegans Bay or Tascott?
Over the past 12 months, Tascott grew +1% vs -4.1% in Phegans Bay, a gap of 5.1 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 Phegans Bay or Tascott have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Phegans Bay scores 1032 vs 1021 in Tascott. 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, Phegans Bay or Tascott?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.43% in Tascott vs 3.20% in Phegans Bay. 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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