St Agnes vs Tea Tree Gully
St Agnes (median $905,000) is roughly 8% cheaper to buy into than Tea Tree Gully ($985,000). Over the past year, St Agnes (+11.7%) ran 9.6 percentage points ahead of Tea Tree Gully (+2.1%) on house-price growth.
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St Agnes and Tea Tree Gully side by side
| Measure | St Agnes | Tea Tree Gully |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $905,000 | $985,000 |
| Median unit | $237,600 | $250,560 |
| House price change, 12 months | +11.7% | +2.1% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $650/wk | $635/wk |
| Unit rent | $602/wk | $390/wk |
| Owner occupied | 82.0% | 84.0% |
| Renter occupied | 17.0% | 14.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1036 | 1034 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 6 | 14 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 25 |
| Population | 4,233 | 3,499 |
| Median age | 44 | 44 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 578 mm | 699 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.8°C | 28.3°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
Tea Tree Gully scores higher on walkability (6/100 vs 14/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving St Agnes (1036) sits above Tea Tree Gully (1034).
- For buyers
- St Agnes is the lower entry point at $905,000 median, 8% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- St Agnes carries both higher gross yield (3.73% vs 3.35%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- St Agnes edges out on average school ICSEA (1036 vs 1034).
St Agnes vs Tea Tree Gully: common questions
Is St Agnes or Tea Tree Gully cheaper to buy in?
St Agnes has the lower median house price at $905,000, roughly 8% below Tea Tree Gully ($985,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, St Agnes or Tea Tree Gully?
Over the past 12 months, St Agnes grew +11.7% vs +2.1% in Tea Tree Gully, a gap of 9.6 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 St Agnes or Tea Tree Gully have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), St Agnes scores 1036 vs 1034 in Tea Tree Gully. 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, St Agnes or Tea Tree Gully?
Tea Tree Gully scores 14/100 on walkability vs 6/100. 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, St Agnes or Tea Tree Gully?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.73% in St Agnes vs 3.35% in Tea Tree Gully. 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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