Tomakin vs Mossy Point
Tomakin (median $955,000) is roughly 26% cheaper to buy into than Mossy Point ($1,285,000).
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Tomakin and Mossy Point side by side
| Measure | Tomakin | Mossy Point |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $955,000 | $1,285,000 |
| Median unit | $240,480 | $240,480 |
| House price change, 12 months | +13.0% | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $600/wk | $600/wk |
| Owner occupied | 76.0% | 80.0% |
| Renter occupied | 20.0% | 14.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 6 | 4 |
| Average ICSEA | 956 | 959 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 2 | 2 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 1,233 | 608 |
| Median age | 54 | 54 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 892 mm | 884 mm |
| Mean max, January | 25.0°C | 24.8°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
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 offers the higher gross rental yield (3.27% vs 2.43%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- 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.
Tomakin vs Mossy Point: 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.
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.
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