Tullamarine vs Westmeadows.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $800,000 and $740,000. Westmeadows edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Westmeadows (median $740,000) is roughly 8% cheaper to buy into than Tullamarine ($800,000).
Westmeadows scores higher on walkability (12/100 vs 20/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Tullamarine (1020) sits above Westmeadows (984). Westmeadows skews owner-occupied (72%), Tullamarine runs more rental-dense (62% owner).
For buyers
Westmeadows is the lower entry point at $740,000 median, 8% 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 2.53%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Tullamarine edges out on average school ICSEA (1020 vs 984).
Common questions
Is Tullamarine or Westmeadows cheaper to buy in?
Westmeadows has the lower median house price at $740,000, roughly 8% below Tullamarine ($800,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Tullamarine or Westmeadows have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Tullamarine scores 1020 vs 984 in Westmeadows. 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 Westmeadows?
Westmeadows 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.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Tullamarine or Westmeadows?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.45% in Tullamarine vs 2.53% in Westmeadows. 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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