Bargo vs Tahmoor
The verdict
Tahmoor is more affordable, with a median house price of $950K versus $1.15M in Bargo. Tahmoor rates higher for liveability (53 vs 35). Bargo is closer to the coast (31.3 km vs 32.4 km). On the separate residential safety score, Tahmoor rates higher (72 vs 66/100 in Bargo).
Scores
| Bargo | Tahmoor | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 59 |
| Transport | 83 | 83 |
| Education | 35 | 39 |
| Liveability | 35 | 53 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bargo | Tahmoor | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,516 | 5,777 |
| Median age | 41 | 34 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,736 | $1,739 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 18.9% | 20.5% |
| Born in Australia | 84.5% | 84.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.7 |
Growth: Bargo Stable · Tahmoor High Growth
Property
| Bargo | Tahmoor | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.15M | $950K |
| Median unit price | $460K | $706K |
| House price YoY | 25.4% | -7.2% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $630 | $650 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.8% | 3.6% |
| Days on market (house) | 49 | 44 |
Median price history
Safety
| Bargo | Tahmoor | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 66 | 72 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 111 | 87 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 244 | 69 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 509 | 710 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,252 | 5,851 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bargo | Tahmoor | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,000 | 927 |
Transport
| Bargo | Tahmoor | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 83 | 83 |
| Train stations | 2 | 2 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 128 | 121 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.0 km | 580 m |
Liveability
| Bargo | Tahmoor | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.5°C | 29.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.3°C | 17.3°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 780 | 780 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 9 |
| Parks | 3 | 8 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 7 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 31.3 km | 32.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 73.1 km | 69.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 26.6 km | 20.8 km |
Population & growth
| Bargo | Tahmoor | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,516 | 5,777 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,751 | 6,845 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,922 | 7,919 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.28% | 4.33% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Bargo or Tahmoor?
Tahmoor has the higher residential safety score (Bargo 66/100 vs Tahmoor 72/100).
Which is more affordable, Bargo or Tahmoor?
Tahmoor is more affordable, with a median house price of $950K versus $1.15M.
Which has better schools, Bargo or Tahmoor?
Bargo has a higher average school ICSEA (Bargo 1000 vs Tahmoor 927; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Bargo or Tahmoor?
Bargo and Tahmoor have similar transport scores.
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