Johnsonville vs Tambo Upper
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Johnsonville (994) sits above Tambo Upper (958). Johnsonville skews owner-occupied (99%), Tambo Upper runs more rental-dense (87% owner).
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Johnsonville and Tambo Upper side by side
| Measure | Johnsonville | Tambo Upper |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 99.0% | 87.0% |
| Renter occupied | 2.0% | 10.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 5 | 17 |
| Average ICSEA | 994 | 958 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 10 | 60 |
| Population | 326 | 325 |
| Median age | 58 | 47 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 661 mm | 680 mm |
| Mean max, January | 25.6°C | 25.8°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
- Johnsonville edges out on average school ICSEA (994 vs 958). Tambo Upper also has a higher family-household share (80% vs 67%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Johnsonville vs Tambo Upper: common questions
Does Johnsonville or Tambo Upper have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Johnsonville scores 994 vs 958 in Tambo Upper. 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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