Tatton vs Bourkelands.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $860,000 and $735,000. Tatton edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Bourkelands (median $735,000) is roughly 17% cheaper to buy into than Tatton ($860,000). Over the past year, Tatton (+5.5%) ran 0.3 percentage points ahead of Bourkelands (+5.2%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Tatton (965) sits above Bourkelands (961).
For buyers
Bourkelands is the lower entry point at $735,000 median, 17% 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: Bourkelands delivers the better gross yield (3.89% vs 3.33%), but Tatton 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
Tatton edges out on average school ICSEA (965 vs 961).
Common questions
Is Tatton or Bourkelands cheaper to buy in?
Bourkelands has the lower median house price at $735,000, roughly 17% below Tatton ($860,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Tatton or Bourkelands?
Over the past 12 months, Tatton grew +5.5% vs +5.2% in Bourkelands, a gap of 0.3 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 Tatton or Bourkelands have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Tatton scores 965 vs 961 in Bourkelands. 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, Tatton or Bourkelands?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.89% in Bourkelands vs 3.33% in Tatton. 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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