Tascott vs Phegans Bay.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,050,000 and $1,055,000. Tascott edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Tascott (median $1,050,000) is roughly 0% cheaper to buy into than Phegans Bay ($1,055,000). Over the past year, Tascott (+1%) ran 5.1 percentage points ahead of Phegans Bay (-4.1%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Phegans Bay (1032) sits above Tascott (1021).
For buyers
Tascott is the lower entry point at $1,050,000 median, 0% 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 (1.98% vs 1.87%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Phegans Bay edges out on average school ICSEA (1032 vs 1021).
Common questions
Is Tascott or Phegans Bay cheaper to buy in?
Tascott has the lower median house price at $1,050,000, roughly 0% below Phegans Bay ($1,055,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Tascott or Phegans Bay?
Over the past 12 months, Tascott grew +1% vs -4.1% in Phegans Bay, a gap of 5.1 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 Phegans Bay have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Phegans Bay scores 1032 vs 1021 in Tascott. 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 Phegans Bay?
Gross rental yield on houses is 1.98% in Tascott vs 1.87% in Phegans Bay. 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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