Tingha vs Elsmore.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $220,000 and $305,000. Tingha edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Tingha (median $220,000) is roughly 28% cheaper to buy into than Elsmore ($305,000).
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Tingha (890) sits above Elsmore (877).
For buyers
Tingha is the lower entry point at $220,000 median, 28% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Elsmore offers the higher gross rental yield (4.60% vs 4.25%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Tingha edges out on average school ICSEA (890 vs 877).
Common questions
Is Tingha or Elsmore cheaper to buy in?
Tingha has the lower median house price at $220,000, roughly 28% below Elsmore ($305,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Tingha or Elsmore have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Tingha scores 890 vs 877 in Elsmore. 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, Tingha or Elsmore?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.60% in Elsmore vs 4.25% in Tingha. 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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