Tocumwal vs Berrigan
Berrigan (median $310,000) is roughly 37% cheaper to buy into than Tocumwal ($490,000). Over the past year, Tocumwal (+8.9%) ran 8.5 percentage points ahead of Berrigan (+0.4%) on house-price growth.
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Tocumwal and Berrigan side by side
| Measure | Tocumwal | Berrigan |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $490,000 | $310,000 |
| Median unit | $205,920 | $149,040 |
| House price change, 12 months | +8.9% | +0.4% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $500/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 77.0% | 72.0% |
| Renter occupied | 16.0% | 20.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 12 | 16 |
| Average ICSEA | 972 | 974 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 20 | 10 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 2,862 | 1,264 |
| Median age | 59 | 55 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 418 mm | 413 mm |
| Mean max, January | 32.3°C | 32.6°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 10/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Berrigan (974) sits above Tocumwal (972).
- For buyers
- Berrigan is the lower entry point at $310,000 median, 37% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Tocumwal has run faster on 12-month capital growth, favouring growth-led investors.
- For families
- Berrigan edges out on average school ICSEA (974 vs 972).
Tocumwal vs Berrigan: common questions
Is Tocumwal or Berrigan cheaper to buy in?
Berrigan has the lower median house price at $310,000, roughly 37% below Tocumwal ($490,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Tocumwal or Berrigan?
Over the past 12 months, Tocumwal grew +8.9% vs +0.4% in Berrigan, a gap of 8.5 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 Tocumwal or Berrigan have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Berrigan scores 974 vs 972 in Tocumwal. 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 Berrigan?
Tocumwal scores 20/100 on walkability vs 10/100. 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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