Tatton vs Tolland.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $860,000 and $570,000. Tolland edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Tolland (median $570,000) is roughly 51% cheaper to buy into than Tatton ($860,000). Over the past year, Tolland (+16.3%) ran 10.8 percentage points ahead of Tatton (+5.5%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Tatton (965) sits above Tolland (947). Tatton skews owner-occupied (79%), Tolland runs more rental-dense (54% owner).
For buyers
Tolland is the lower entry point at $570,000 median, 51% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Tolland carries both higher gross yield (5.02% vs 3.33%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Tatton edges out on average school ICSEA (965 vs 947). Tatton also has a higher family-household share (79% vs 67%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Is Tatton or Tolland cheaper to buy in?
Tolland has the lower median house price at $570,000, roughly 51% 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 Tolland?
Over the past 12 months, Tolland grew +16.3% vs +5.5% in Tatton, a gap of 10.8 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 Tolland have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Tatton scores 965 vs 947 in Tolland. 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 Tolland?
Gross rental yield on houses is 5.02% in Tolland 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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Lifestyle & Demographics
Risk & Hazard
Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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