Side by sideSuburb comparison

Ambleside vs Tarleton.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Ambleside edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Ambleside (949) sits above Tarleton (948).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.

For investors

Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.

For families

Ambleside edges out on average school ICSEA (949 vs 948). Tarleton also has a higher family-household share (81% vs 70%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Common questionsAmbleside vs Tarleton

Common questions

Does Ambleside or Tarleton have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Ambleside scores 949 vs 948 in Tarleton. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Ambleside
Metric
Tarleton

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$250/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$250/wk
$285/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$250/wk
84.0%
Owner occupied
91.0%
15.0%
Renter occupied
7.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
100
Bike score
0
695
Population
377
48
Median age
46

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

18
Schools nearby
17
949
Avg ICSEA
948

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).