Somerville vs Tyabb
Somerville and Tyabb have near-identical medians ($790,000 vs $790,000).
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Somerville and Tyabb side by side
| Measure | Somerville | Tyabb |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $790,000 | $790,000 |
| Median unit | $605,000 | $705,000 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | – | 85.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 13.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1036 | 1018 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 32 | 2 |
| Transit score | 10 | 0 |
| Bike score | 25 | 20 |
| Population | – | 3,449 |
| Median age | – | 42 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 760 mm | 776 mm |
| Mean max, January | 24.9°C | 24.5°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
Somerville scores higher on walkability (32/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Somerville (1036) sits above Tyabb (1018).
- For buyers
- The two suburbs land at similar price points ($790,000 vs $790,000), so the buying decision usually comes down to lifestyle fit rather than affordability.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Somerville edges out on average school ICSEA (1036 vs 1018).
Somerville vs Tyabb: common questions
Does Somerville or Tyabb have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Somerville scores 1036 vs 1018 in Tyabb. 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, Somerville or Tyabb?
Somerville scores 32/100 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.
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