Selby vs Tecoma.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $930,000 and $912,500. Tecoma edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Tecoma (median $912,500) is roughly 2% cheaper to buy into than Selby ($930,000).
Tecoma scores higher on walkability (2/100 vs 76/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Selby (1070) sits above Tecoma (1069).
For buyers
Tecoma is the lower entry point at $912,500 median, 2% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Selby offers the higher gross rental yield (2.21% vs 2.14%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Selby edges out on average school ICSEA (1070 vs 1069). Selby also has a higher family-household share (83% vs 73%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Is Selby or Tecoma cheaper to buy in?
Tecoma has the lower median house price at $912,500, roughly 2% below Selby ($930,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Selby or Tecoma have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Selby scores 1070 vs 1069 in Tecoma. 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 is more walkable, Selby or Tecoma?
Tecoma scores 76/100 on walkability vs 2/100. 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, Selby or Tecoma?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.21% in Selby vs 2.14% in Tecoma. 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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Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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