Springvale vs Tatton
Tatton (median $860,000) is roughly 31% cheaper to buy into than Springvale ($1,250,000). Over the past year, Tatton (+5.5%) ran 6.3 percentage points ahead of Springvale (-0.8%) on house-price growth.
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Springvale and Tatton side by side
| Measure | Springvale | Tatton |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,250,000 | $860,000 |
| Median unit | $240,480 | $240,480 |
| House price change, 12 months | -0.8% | +5.5% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $550/wk | $550/wk |
| Unit rent | $420/wk | $420/wk |
| Owner occupied | 98.0% | 79.0% |
| Renter occupied | 1.0% | 21.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 954 | 965 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 55 | 100 |
| Population | 1,851 | 2,560 |
| Median age | 41 | 40 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 549 mm | 549 mm |
| Mean max, January | 32.8°C | 32.8°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
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Tatton (965) sits above Springvale (954). Springvale skews owner-occupied (98%), Tatton runs more rental-dense (79% owner).
- For buyers
- Tatton is the lower entry point at $860,000 median, 31% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Tatton carries both higher gross yield (3.33% vs 2.29%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- Tatton edges out on average school ICSEA (965 vs 954). Springvale also has a higher family-household share (94% vs 79%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Springvale vs Tatton: common questions
Is Springvale or Tatton cheaper to buy in?
Tatton has the lower median house price at $860,000, roughly 31% below Springvale ($1,250,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Springvale or Tatton?
Over the past 12 months, Tatton grew +5.5% vs -0.8% in Springvale, a gap of 6.3 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 Springvale or Tatton have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Tatton scores 965 vs 954 in Springvale. 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, Springvale or Tatton?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.33% in Tatton vs 2.29% in Springvale. 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.
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