Rostrevor vs Teringie.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,304,000 and $1,327,500. Rostrevor edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Rostrevor (median $1,304,000) is roughly 2% cheaper to buy into than Teringie ($1,327,500). Over the past year, Rostrevor (+18.7%) ran 18.7 percentage points ahead of Teringie (0%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Teringie (1097) sits above Rostrevor (1086). Teringie skews owner-occupied (90%), Rostrevor runs more rental-dense (78% owner).
For buyers
Rostrevor is the lower entry point at $1,304,000 median, 2% 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: Teringie delivers the better gross yield (3.25% vs 2.75%), but Rostrevor 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
Teringie edges out on average school ICSEA (1097 vs 1086).
Common questions
Is Rostrevor or Teringie cheaper to buy in?
Rostrevor has the lower median house price at $1,304,000, roughly 2% below Teringie ($1,327,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Rostrevor or Teringie?
Over the past 12 months, Rostrevor grew +18.7% vs 0% in Teringie, a gap of 18.7 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 Rostrevor or Teringie have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Teringie scores 1097 vs 1086 in Rostrevor. 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, Rostrevor or Teringie?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.25% in Teringie vs 2.75% in Rostrevor. 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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Lifestyle & Demographics
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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