Terara vs Bomaderry.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,207,500 and $732,500. Bomaderry edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Bomaderry (median $732,500) is roughly 65% cheaper to buy into than Terara ($1,207,500). Over the past year, Bomaderry (+0.3%) ran 0.3 percentage points ahead of Terara (0%) on house-price growth.
Bomaderry scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Terara (954) sits above Bomaderry (952).
For buyers
Bomaderry is the lower entry point at $732,500 median, 65% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Bomaderry carries both higher gross yield (2.27% vs 1.55%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Terara edges out on average school ICSEA (954 vs 952). Bomaderry also has a higher family-household share (62% vs 45%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Is Terara or Bomaderry cheaper to buy in?
Bomaderry has the lower median house price at $732,500, roughly 65% below Terara ($1,207,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Terara or Bomaderry?
Over the past 12 months, Bomaderry grew +0.3% vs 0% in Terara, 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 Terara or Bomaderry have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Terara scores 954 vs 952 in Bomaderry. 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, Terara or Bomaderry?
Bomaderry scores 2/100 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, Terara or Bomaderry?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.27% in Bomaderry vs 1.55% in Terara. 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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