Tascott vs Koolewong.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,050,000 and $1,115,000. Tascott edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Tascott (median $1,050,000) is roughly 6% cheaper to buy into than Koolewong ($1,115,000). Over the past year, Tascott (+1%) ran 1.0 percentage points ahead of Koolewong (0%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Tascott (1021) sits above Koolewong (1008).
For buyers
Tascott is the lower entry point at $1,050,000 median, 6% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Tascott carries both higher gross yield (3.43% vs 3.03%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Tascott edges out on average school ICSEA (1021 vs 1008).
Common questions
Is Tascott or Koolewong cheaper to buy in?
Tascott has the lower median house price at $1,050,000, roughly 6% below Koolewong ($1,115,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Tascott or Koolewong?
Over the past 12 months, Tascott grew +1% vs 0% in Koolewong, a gap of 1.0 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 Tascott or Koolewong have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Tascott scores 1021 vs 1008 in Koolewong. 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, Tascott or Koolewong?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.43% in Tascott vs 3.03% in Koolewong. 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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