Cape Burney vs Tarcoola Beach
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Tarcoola Beach (918) sits above Cape Burney (917).
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Cape Burney and Tarcoola Beach side by side
| Measure | Cape Burney | Tarcoola Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $320/wk | $250/wk |
| Unit rent | $280/wk | $300/wk |
| Owner occupied | 74.0% | 73.0% |
| Renter occupied | 20.0% | 25.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 11 | 19 |
| Average ICSEA | 917 | 918 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 2 | – |
| Transit score | 0 | – |
| Bike score | 0 | – |
| Population | 538 | 1,360 |
| Median age | 51 | 43 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 387 mm | 385 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.9°C | 31.8°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
- Tarcoola Beach edges out on average school ICSEA (918 vs 917). Tarcoola Beach also has a higher family-household share (73% vs 59%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Cape Burney vs Tarcoola Beach: common questions
Does Cape Burney or Tarcoola Beach have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Tarcoola Beach scores 918 vs 917 in Cape Burney. 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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