Side by sideSuburb comparison

Ilfracombe vs Tara Station.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Tara Station (957) sits above Ilfracombe (947).

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

Tara Station edges out on average school ICSEA (957 vs 947).

Common questionsIlfracombe vs Tara Station

Common questions

Does Ilfracombe or Tara Station have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Tara Station scores 957 vs 947 in Ilfracombe. 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

Ilfracombe
Metric
Tara Station

Price & Market

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

Rental

$190/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$200/wk
$190/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$170/wk
65.0%
Owner occupied
21.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
310
Population
1,540
43
Median age
43

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

5
Schools nearby
2
947
Avg ICSEA
957

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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