Side by sideSuburb comparison

Flint vs Talbot West.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Flint edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Flint (1009) sits above Talbot West (946).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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

Flint edges out on average school ICSEA (1009 vs 946).

Common questionsFlint vs Talbot West

Common questions

Does Flint or Talbot West have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Flint scores 1009 vs 946 in Talbot West. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Flint
Metric
Talbot West

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$260/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$260/wk
$221/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$180/wk
Owner occupied
175.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
3,485
Population
26
24
Median age
51

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

5
Schools nearby
2
1009
Avg ICSEA
946

Climate

777 mm
Annual rainfall
777 mm
31.7°C
Mean max (Jan)
31.7°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).