Taylor vs Casey.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,145,000 and $890,000. Casey edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Casey (median $890,000) is roughly 29% cheaper to buy into than Taylor ($1,145,000).
Casey scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 4/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Taylor (1077) sits above Casey (1074).
For buyers
Casey is the lower entry point at $890,000 median, 29% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Casey offers the higher gross rental yield (2.69% vs 2.09%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Taylor edges out on average school ICSEA (1077 vs 1074).
Common questions
Is Taylor or Casey cheaper to buy in?
Casey has the lower median house price at $890,000, roughly 29% below Taylor ($1,145,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Taylor or Casey have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Taylor scores 1077 vs 1074 in Casey. 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 is more walkable, Taylor or Casey?
Casey scores 4/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Taylor or Casey?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.69% in Casey vs 2.09% in Taylor. 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
Price & Market
Rental
Lifestyle & Demographics
Risk & Hazard
Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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