Side by sideSuburb comparison

Point Frederick vs Tascott.

Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $2,081,500 and $1,050,000. Tascott edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

Tascott (median $1,050,000) is roughly 98% cheaper to buy into than Point Frederick ($2,081,500). Over the past year, Tascott (+1%) ran 12.4 percentage points ahead of Point Frederick (-11.4%) on house-price growth.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Point Frederick (1039) sits above Tascott (1021). Tascott skews owner-occupied (76%), Point Frederick runs more rental-dense (50% owner).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

Tascott is the lower entry point at $1,050,000 median, 98% 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 (1.98% vs 1.00%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.

For families

Point Frederick edges out on average school ICSEA (1039 vs 1021). Tascott also has a higher family-household share (74% vs 60%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Common questionsPoint Frederick vs Tascott

Common questions

Is Point Frederick or Tascott cheaper to buy in?

Tascott has the lower median house price at $1,050,000, roughly 98% below Point Frederick ($2,081,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.

Which has stronger property growth, Point Frederick or Tascott?

Over the past 12 months, Tascott grew +1% vs -11.4% in Point Frederick, a gap of 12.4 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 Point Frederick or Tascott have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Point Frederick scores 1039 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, Point Frederick or Tascott?

Gross rental yield on houses is 1.98% in Tascott vs 1.00% in Point Frederick. 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

Point Frederick
Metric
Tascott

Price & Market

$2,081,500
Median house
$1,050,000
$316,800
Median unit
$316,800
-11.4%
Annual growth (house)
+1.0%
Days on market

Rental

$400/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$400/wk
$390/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$450/wk
50.0%
Owner occupied
76.0%
46.0%
Renter occupied
21.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
100
Bike score
20
2,043
Population
1,675
48
Median age
43

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1039
Avg ICSEA
1021

Climate

1302 mm
Annual rainfall
1302 mm
26.0°C
Mean max (Jan)
26.0°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).