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Tacoma, NSW 2259
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
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Median House
$1,080,000
list-price estimate
Median Unit
$580,000
Gross Yield (houses)
2.3%
1yr Growth (houses)
+6.2%
market range +2.5% to +10.0%
Investment snapshot for Tacoma
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Tacoma market and investor summary
In Tacoma, NSW 2259, houses show a gross rental yield of 2.3%. House prices have moved +6.2% over the past year and +19.2% over three years. At 2.3% vacancy, it is a broadly balanced rental market.
For an investor, this reads as a capital-growth market more than a cashflow one. A gross house yield around 2.3% will not cover holding costs in the early years, so the case leans on price appreciation. Houses also take time to sell, around 71 days on market, so plan for a slower exit if you ever need one.
Living in Tacoma: people, income and schools
Tacoma is home to around 615 people, and the area has been growing steadily, up about 11% over five years. At a median age of 40, it reads as skewed a little older, and 78% of homes are owner-occupied. Owner-occupiers dominate, so stock turns over slowly and listings can be thin when you are trying to buy.
The typical household income runs to around $87,000 a year (about $1,680 a week). On socio-economic measures it ranks around the national middle on the ABS advantage index (4 out of 10). Locally, around 32% of household income goes to mortgage repayments, a level usually flagged as mortgage stress.
Families have 14 schools within roughly 5km to choose from, testing below the national school average on ICSEA. Tacoma sits about 69 km from the CBD. It is fairly car-dependent; the suburb scores 5 for walkability and 1 for transit out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fibre to the Node.
- Population
- 615
- +11% over 5yr
- Median age
- 40 years
- Median household income
- $87,000/yr
- Households renting
- 17%
- Family households
- 82%
- Socio-economic rank
- 4/10
- ABS advantage index
- Schools within 5km
- 14
- avg ICSEA 937
- Unemployment
- 4.4%
- Distance to CBD
- 69 km
- Walk score
- 5/100
Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.
Properties in Tacoma
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What should I check before investing in Tacoma?
Tacoma has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Solid unit gross rental yield of 5.1%, giving a stronger rent-to-price starting point than many suburbs. Capital growth of +6.2% in the past year shows positive recent price momentum. Compare those signals with nearby suburbs and individual listings before relying on the suburb-level view.
What are typical property prices in Tacoma?
The median property price in Tacoma, NSW 2259 is $580K for units.
What rental yield does Tacoma show?
The gross rental yield in Tacoma is 2.3% for houses and 5.1% for units. Gross yield is calculated as annual rent divided by property price, and it doesn't account for expenses or tax.
What does recent house price growth show for Tacoma?
House prices in Tacoma are up 6.2% over the past year and up 19.2% over three years. Capital growth is a key driver of total investment return, so pair it with rental yield to get a full picture.
How tight is the rental market in Tacoma?
The current vacancy rate in Tacoma is 2.3%. A rate under 2% generally signals a tight rental market. This suburb's rental market is balanced, favouring neither landlords nor tenants strongly.
How many people live in Tacoma?
Tacoma has a population of approximately 615 residents, with a median age of 40.
What schools are near Tacoma?
There are 14 schools within roughly 5km of Tacoma. Their average ICSEA is below the national mean of 1000. ICSEA is the ABS measure of a school community's socio-educational advantage.
Is Tacoma's population growing?
The population of Tacoma has grown about 11% over the past five years, an above-average pace. Population growth feeds underlying housing demand, so it is worth weighing alongside price and yield.
How far is Tacoma from the CBD?
Tacoma is about 69 km from the CBD.
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