Tahmoor vs Wilton.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $970,000 and $1,077,000. Tahmoor edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Tahmoor (median $970,000) is roughly 10% cheaper to buy into than Wilton ($1,077,000). Over the past year, Tahmoor (+7.8%) ran 5.2 percentage points ahead of Wilton (+2.6%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Wilton (997) sits above Tahmoor (975). Wilton skews owner-occupied (87%), Tahmoor runs more rental-dense (66% owner).
For buyers
Tahmoor is the lower entry point at $970,000 median, 10% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: Wilton delivers the better gross yield (3.81% vs 3.48%), but Tahmoor has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
For families
Wilton edges out on average school ICSEA (997 vs 975). Wilton also has a higher family-household share (90% vs 75%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Is Tahmoor or Wilton cheaper to buy in?
Tahmoor has the lower median house price at $970,000, roughly 10% below Wilton ($1,077,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Tahmoor or Wilton?
Over the past 12 months, Tahmoor grew +7.8% vs +2.6% in Wilton, a gap of 5.2 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 Tahmoor or Wilton have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Wilton scores 997 vs 975 in Tahmoor. 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, Tahmoor or Wilton?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.81% in Wilton vs 3.48% in Tahmoor. 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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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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