Tocumwal vs Barooga
Tocumwal (median $490,000) is roughly 17% cheaper to buy into than Barooga ($588,500).
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Tocumwal and Barooga side by side
| Measure | Tocumwal | Barooga |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $490,000 | $588,500 |
| Median unit | $205,920 | – |
| House price change, 12 months | +8.9% | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $500/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 77.0% | 75.0% |
| Renter occupied | 16.0% | 21.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 12 | 6 |
| Average ICSEA | 972 | 965 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 20 | 12 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 25 |
| Population | 2,862 | 1,888 |
| Median age | 59 | 46 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 418 mm | 444 mm |
| Mean max, January | 32.3°C | 32.3°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
Tocumwal scores higher on walkability (20/100 vs 12/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Tocumwal (972) sits above Barooga (965).
- For buyers
- Tocumwal is the lower entry point at $490,000 median, 17% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Tocumwal edges out on average school ICSEA (972 vs 965).
Tocumwal vs Barooga: common questions
Is Tocumwal or Barooga cheaper to buy in?
Tocumwal has the lower median house price at $490,000, roughly 17% below Barooga ($588,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Tocumwal or Barooga have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Tocumwal scores 972 vs 965 in Barooga. 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, Tocumwal or Barooga?
Tocumwal scores 20/100 on walkability vs 12/100. 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.
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