Bethany vs Tanunda
Tanunda scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 54/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Bethany (1012) sits above Tanunda (1009). Bethany skews owner-occupied (86%), Tanunda runs more rental-dense (75% owner).
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Bethany and Tanunda side by side
| Measure | Bethany | Tanunda |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $600/wk | $600/wk |
| Unit rent | $320/wk | $400/wk |
| Owner occupied | 86.0% | 75.0% |
| Renter occupied | 6.0% | 20.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 8 | 9 |
| Average ICSEA | 1012 | 1009 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 54 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 10 |
| Population | 146 | 4,710 |
| Median age | 49 | 48 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 584 mm | 530 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.7°C | 29.9°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
- Bethany edges out on average school ICSEA (1012 vs 1009). Bethany also has a higher family-household share (88% vs 69%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Bethany vs Tanunda: common questions
Does Bethany or Tanunda have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Bethany scores 1012 vs 1009 in Tanunda. 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, Bethany or Tanunda?
Tanunda scores 54/100 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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