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Hampden vs Tarnma

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Hampden (984) sits above Tarnma (962). Hampden skews owner-occupied (67%), Tarnma runs more rental-dense (50% owner).

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Hampden and Tarnma side by side

MeasureHampdenTarnma
Renting
Owner occupied67.0%50.0%
Renter occupied10.0%–
Schools
Schools nearby28
Average ICSEA984962
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population7520
Median age4774
Climate
Annual rainfall470 mm479 mm
Mean max, January29.8°C29.7°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
Hampden edges out on average school ICSEA (984 vs 962). Tarnma also has a higher family-household share (67% vs 53%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Hampden vs Tarnma: common questions

Does Hampden or Tarnma have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Hampden scores 984 vs 962 in Tarnma. 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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