Bangalow vs Talofa
Bangalow scores higher on walkability (82/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Talofa (1080) sits above Bangalow (1074). Talofa skews owner-occupied (85%), Bangalow runs more rental-dense (71% owner).
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Bangalow and Talofa side by side
| Measure | Bangalow | Talofa |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,500,000 | – |
| Median unit | $366,480 | – |
| House price change, 12 months | -1.6% | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $1000/wk | $1300/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $750/wk |
| Owner occupied | 71.0% | 85.0% |
| Renter occupied | 26.0% | 30.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 8 | 8 |
| Average ICSEA | 1074 | 1080 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 82 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 70 | 0 |
| Population | 2,752 | 103 |
| Median age | 40 | 47 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1687 mm | 1760 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.6°C | 28.5°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
- 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
- Talofa edges out on average school ICSEA (1080 vs 1074). Talofa also has a higher family-household share (88% vs 76%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Bangalow vs Talofa: common questions
Does Bangalow or Talofa have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Talofa scores 1080 vs 1074 in Bangalow. 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, Bangalow or Talofa?
Bangalow scores 82/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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.
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