Koallah vs Tandarook
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Tandarook (1015) sits above Koallah (973). Koallah skews owner-occupied (100%), Tandarook runs more rental-dense (83% owner).
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Koallah and Tandarook side by side
| Measure | Koallah | Tandarook |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 100.0% | 83.0% |
| Renter occupied | 27.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 6 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | 973 | 1015 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 28 | 46 |
| Median age | 55 | 37 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 753 mm | 748 mm |
| Mean max, January | 24.8°C | 24.8°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
- Tandarook edges out on average school ICSEA (1015 vs 973). Koallah also has a higher family-household share (100% vs 75%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Koallah vs Tandarook: common questions
Does Koallah or Tandarook have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Tandarook scores 1015 vs 973 in Koallah. 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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