Gemalla vs Tarana
Tarana scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 4/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Gemalla (972) sits above Tarana (956). Gemalla skews owner-occupied (133%), Tarana runs more rental-dense (94% owner).
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Gemalla and Tarana side by side
| Measure | Gemalla | Tarana |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $580/wk | $450/wk |
| Unit rent | $450/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 133.0% | 94.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 10.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 4 |
| Average ICSEA | 972 | 956 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 4 |
| Transit score | 0 | 30 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 24 | 187 |
| Median age | 49 | 48 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 719 mm | 695 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.9°C | 26.9°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
- Gemalla edges out on average school ICSEA (972 vs 956). Gemalla also has a higher family-household share (100% vs 78%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Gemalla vs Tarana: common questions
Does Gemalla or Tarana have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Gemalla scores 972 vs 956 in Tarana. 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.
Which is more walkable, Gemalla or Tarana?
Tarana scores 4/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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