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Buffalo vs Tarwin

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Buffalo (1011) sits above Tarwin (1001).

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Buffalo and Tarwin side by side

MeasureBuffaloTarwin
Renting
Owner occupied74.0%68.0%
Renter occupied14.0%21.0%
Schools
Schools nearby720
Average ICSEA10111001
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score50
Population28459
Median age4734
Climate
Annual rainfall904 mm831 mm
Mean max, January24.0°C23.9°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
Buffalo edges out on average school ICSEA (1011 vs 1001). Tarwin also has a higher family-household share (95% vs 77%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Buffalo vs Tarwin: common questions

Does Buffalo or Tarwin have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Buffalo scores 1011 vs 1001 in Tarwin. 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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