Lower Sandy Bay vs Taroona
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Lower Sandy Bay (1101) sits above Taroona (1099).
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| Measure | Lower Sandy Bay | Taroona |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $420/wk | $425/wk |
| Unit rent | $357/wk | $420/wk |
| Owner occupied | – | 81.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 15.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1101 | 1099 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 14 | – |
| Transit score | 0 | – |
| Bike score | 10 | – |
| Population | – | 3,121 |
| Median age | – | 47 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 554 mm | 630 mm |
| Mean max, January | 22.5°C | 21.7°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
- Lower Sandy Bay edges out on average school ICSEA (1101 vs 1099).
Lower Sandy Bay vs Taroona: common questions
Does Lower Sandy Bay or Taroona have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Lower Sandy Bay scores 1101 vs 1099 in Taroona. 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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