Mariginiup vs Tapping
Tapping scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 4/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Tapping (1020) sits above Mariginiup (1018).
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Mariginiup and Tapping side by side
| Measure | Mariginiup | Tapping |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $400/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $525/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 89.0% | 81.0% |
| Renter occupied | 9.0% | 17.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1018 | 1020 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 4 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 100 |
| Population | 876 | 9,547 |
| Median age | 43 | 35 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 732 mm | 724 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.7°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
- Tapping edges out on average school ICSEA (1020 vs 1018).
Mariginiup vs Tapping: common questions
Does Mariginiup or Tapping have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Tapping scores 1020 vs 1018 in Mariginiup. 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, Mariginiup or Tapping?
Tapping scores 4/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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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