Tomakin vs Mossy Point.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $955,000 and $1,285,000. Tomakin edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Tomakin (median $955,000) is roughly 26% cheaper to buy into than Mossy Point ($1,285,000). Over the past year, Tomakin (+13%) ran 13.0 percentage points ahead of Mossy Point (0%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mossy Point (959) sits above Tomakin (956).
For buyers
Tomakin is the lower entry point at $955,000 median, 26% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Tomakin carries both higher gross yield (3.27% vs 2.43%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Mossy Point edges out on average school ICSEA (959 vs 956). Mossy Point also has a higher family-household share (77% vs 67%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Is Tomakin or Mossy Point cheaper to buy in?
Tomakin has the lower median house price at $955,000, roughly 26% below Mossy Point ($1,285,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Tomakin or Mossy Point?
Over the past 12 months, Tomakin grew +13% vs 0% in Mossy Point, a gap of 13.0 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 Tomakin or Mossy Point have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mossy Point scores 959 vs 956 in Tomakin. 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, Tomakin or Mossy Point?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.27% in Tomakin vs 2.43% in Mossy Point. 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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