Pheasants Nest vs Tahmoor
The verdict
Tahmoor is more affordable, with a median house price of $964K versus $2.44M in Pheasants Nest. Tahmoor rates higher for transport (83 vs 0). Pheasants Nest is closer to the coast (27.4 km vs 32.4 km). On the separate residential safety score, Tahmoor rates higher (72 vs 58/100 in Pheasants Nest).
Scores
| Pheasants Nest | Tahmoor | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 18 | 59 |
| Transport | 0 | 83 |
| Education | 39 | 39 |
| Liveability | 19 | 53 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Pheasants Nest | Tahmoor | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 716 | 5,777 |
| Median age | 43 | 34 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,428 | $1,739 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 22.9% | 20.5% |
| Born in Australia | 84.2% | 84.7% |
| Avg household size | 3.2 | 2.7 |
Growth: Pheasants Nest Stable · Tahmoor High Growth
Property
| Pheasants Nest | Tahmoor | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.44M | $964K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $694K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 6.7% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $600 | $570 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 3.1% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | 36 |
Median price history
Safety
| Pheasants Nest | Tahmoor | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 58 | 72 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 140 | 87 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 419 | 69 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 419 | 692 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,285 | 6,612 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Pheasants Nest | Tahmoor | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 2 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 997 |
See the full school list on each profile: Pheasants Nest · Tahmoor
Transport
| Pheasants Nest | Tahmoor | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 83 |
| Train stations | 0 | 2 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 219 | 146 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 5.4 km | 580 m |
Liveability
| Pheasants Nest | 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 | 0 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 9 |
| Parks | 0 | 8 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 7 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 27.4 km | 32.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 68.9 km | 69.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 23.8 km | 20.8 km |
Population & growth
| Pheasants Nest | Tahmoor | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 716 | 5,777 |
| Estimated 2025 | 753 | 6,845 |
| Projected 2041 | 780 | 7,919 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.27% | 4.33% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Pheasants Nest or Tahmoor?
Tahmoor has the higher residential safety score (Pheasants Nest 58/100 vs Tahmoor 72/100).
Which is more affordable, Pheasants Nest or Tahmoor?
Tahmoor is more affordable, with a median house price of $964K versus $2.44M.
Which has better public transport, Pheasants Nest or Tahmoor?
Tahmoor has the higher transport score (Pheasants Nest 0/100 vs Tahmoor 83/100).
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