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