Side by sideSuburb comparison

Glenthorne vs Taree West.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Taree West (912) sits above Glenthorne (908).

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

Taree West edges out on average school ICSEA (912 vs 908).

Common questionsGlenthorne vs Taree West

Common questions

Does Glenthorne or Taree West have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Taree West scores 912 vs 908 in Glenthorne. 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

Glenthorne
Metric
Taree West

Price & Market

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

Rental

$305/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$305/wk
$335/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$259/wk
80.0%
Owner occupied
11.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
234
Population
36,841
46
Median age
49

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

13
Schools nearby
17
908
Avg ICSEA
912

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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