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Kingston Beach vs Taroona

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Taroona (1099) sits above Kingston Beach (1086).

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Kingston Beach and Taroona side by side

MeasureKingston BeachTaroona
Renting
House rent$380/wk$425/wk
Unit rent$380/wk$420/wk
Owner occupied72.0%81.0%
Renter occupied25.0%15.0%
Schools
Schools nearby2020
Average ICSEA10861099
Lifestyle and people
Walk score14–
Transit score0–
Bike score100–
Population2,3053,121
Median age4747
Climate
Annual rainfall663 mm630 mm
Mean max, January22.1°C21.7°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
Taroona edges out on average school ICSEA (1099 vs 1086).

Kingston Beach vs Taroona: common questions

Does Kingston Beach or Taroona have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Taroona scores 1099 vs 1086 in Kingston Beach. 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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