Tullamarine vs Airport West.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $800,000 and $915,000. Airport West edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Tullamarine (median $800,000) is roughly 13% cheaper to buy into than Airport West ($915,000).
Airport West scores higher on walkability (12/100 vs 18/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Airport West (1079) sits above Tullamarine (1020).
For buyers
Tullamarine is the lower entry point at $800,000 median, 13% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Tullamarine offers the higher gross rental yield (3.45% vs 2.33%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Airport West edges out on average school ICSEA (1079 vs 1020).
Common questions
Is Tullamarine or Airport West cheaper to buy in?
Tullamarine has the lower median house price at $800,000, roughly 13% below Airport West ($915,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Tullamarine or Airport West have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Airport West scores 1079 vs 1020 in Tullamarine. 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, Tullamarine or Airport West?
Airport West scores 18/100 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.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Tullamarine or Airport West?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.45% in Tullamarine vs 2.33% in Airport West. 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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