Joondalup vs Tapping
Joondalup scores higher on walkability (100/100 vs 4/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Joondalup (1045) sits above Tapping (1020). Tapping skews owner-occupied (81%), Joondalup runs more rental-dense (57% owner).
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Joondalup and Tapping side by side
| Measure | Joondalup | Tapping |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 57.0% | 81.0% |
| Renter occupied | 41.0% | 17.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1045 | 1020 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 4 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 9,193 | 9,547 |
| Median age | 39 | 35 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 708 mm | 724 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.6°C | 31.2°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
- Joondalup edges out on average school ICSEA (1045 vs 1020). Tapping also has a higher family-household share (86% vs 65%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Joondalup vs Tapping: common questions
Does Joondalup or Tapping have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Joondalup scores 1045 vs 1020 in Tapping. 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, Joondalup or Tapping?
Joondalup scores 100/100 on walkability vs 4/100. 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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