Thirroul vs Austinmer.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,810,000 and $1,792,500. Thirroul edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Austinmer (median $1,792,500) is roughly 1% cheaper to buy into than Thirroul ($1,810,000). Over the past year, Thirroul (+0.6%) ran 7.0 percentage points ahead of Austinmer (-6.4%) on house-price growth.
Thirroul scores higher on walkability (12/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Thirroul (1052) sits above Austinmer (1049).
For buyers
Austinmer is the lower entry point at $1,792,500 median, 1% 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: Austinmer delivers the better gross yield (2.90% vs 2.87%), but Thirroul 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
Thirroul edges out on average school ICSEA (1052 vs 1049).
Common questions
Is Thirroul or Austinmer cheaper to buy in?
Austinmer has the lower median house price at $1,792,500, roughly 1% below Thirroul ($1,810,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Thirroul or Austinmer?
Over the past 12 months, Thirroul grew +0.6% vs -6.4% in Austinmer, a gap of 7.0 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 Thirroul or Austinmer have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Thirroul scores 1052 vs 1049 in Austinmer. 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, Thirroul or Austinmer?
Thirroul scores 12/100 on walkability vs 2/100. 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, Thirroul or Austinmer?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.90% in Austinmer vs 2.87% in Thirroul. 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.
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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