Strathmore Heights vs Tullamarine
Tullamarine (median $800,000) is roughly 26% cheaper to buy into than Strathmore Heights ($1,080,000).
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Strathmore Heights and Tullamarine side by side
| Measure | Strathmore Heights | Tullamarine |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,080,000 | $800,000 |
| Median unit | $377,280 | $535,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $530/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $450/wk |
| Owner occupied | 82.0% | 62.0% |
| Renter occupied | 16.0% | 34.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1043 | 1020 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | – | 12 |
| Transit score | – | 60 |
| Bike score | – | 100 |
| Population | 1,047 | 6,733 |
| Median age | 42 | 39 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 546 mm | 546 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.0°C | 27.0°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 Strathmore Heights (1043) sits above Tullamarine (1020). Strathmore Heights skews owner-occupied (82%), Tullamarine runs more rental-dense (62% owner).
- For buyers
- Tullamarine is the lower entry point at $800,000 median, 26% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- 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
- Strathmore Heights edges out on average school ICSEA (1043 vs 1020). Strathmore Heights also has a higher family-household share (80% vs 64%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Strathmore Heights vs Tullamarine: common questions
Is Strathmore Heights or Tullamarine cheaper to buy in?
Tullamarine has the lower median house price at $800,000, roughly 26% below Strathmore Heights ($1,080,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Strathmore Heights or Tullamarine have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Strathmore Heights scores 1043 vs 1020 in Tullamarine. 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.
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