Elingamite North vs Taroon

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Taroon (975) sits above Elingamite North (932). Elingamite North skews owner-occupied (84%), Taroon runs more rental-dense (23% owner).

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Elingamite North and Taroon side by side

MeasureElingamite NorthTaroon
Renting
Owner occupied84.0%23.0%
Renter occupied19.0%–
Schools
Schools nearby38
Average ICSEA932975
Lifestyle and people
Walk score0–
Transit score0–
Bike score0–
Population11825
Median age3544
Climate
Annual rainfall826 mm769 mm
Mean max, January24.4°C24.8°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
Taroon edges out on average school ICSEA (975 vs 932). Elingamite North also has a higher family-household share (103% vs 69%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Elingamite North vs Taroon: common questions

Does Elingamite North or Taroon have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Taroon scores 975 vs 932 in Elingamite North. 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.