Jervois vs Tailem Bend.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $248,000 and $248,000. Tailem Bend edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Jervois and Tailem Bend have near-identical medians ($248,000 vs $248,000).
Tailem Bend scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Tailem Bend (949) sits above Jervois (919).
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
For buyers
The two suburbs land at similar price points ($248,000 vs $248,000), so the buying decision usually comes down to lifestyle fit rather than affordability.
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
Tailem Bend edges out on average school ICSEA (949 vs 919). Jervois also has a higher family-household share (81% vs 60%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Does Jervois or Tailem Bend have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Tailem Bend scores 949 vs 919 in Jervois. 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, Jervois or Tailem Bend?
Tailem Bend scores 2/100 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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