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Blackford vs Taratap

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Blackford (972) sits above Taratap (961). Blackford skews owner-occupied (45%), Taratap runs more rental-dense (33% owner).

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Blackford and Taratap side by side

MeasureBlackfordTaratap
Renting
Owner occupied45.0%33.0%
Renter occupied27.0%20.0%
Schools
Schools nearby21
Average ICSEA972961
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population3538
Median age4235
Climate
Annual rainfall580 mm513 mm
Mean max, January26.5°C26.9°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
Blackford edges out on average school ICSEA (972 vs 961). Blackford also has a higher family-household share (109% vs 80%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Blackford vs Taratap: common questions

Does Blackford or Taratap have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Blackford scores 972 vs 961 in Taratap. 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.

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