Markwood vs Tarrawingee
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Tarrawingee (997) sits above Markwood (994). Tarrawingee skews owner-occupied (94%), Markwood runs more rental-dense (75% owner).
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Markwood and Tarrawingee side by side
| Measure | Markwood | Tarrawingee |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 75.0% | 94.0% |
| Renter occupied | 10.0% | 7.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 7 | 17 |
| Average ICSEA | 994 | 997 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 230 | 416 |
| Median age | 55 | 46 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 653 mm | 613 mm |
| Mean max, January | 32.0°C | 32.1°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
- Tarrawingee edges out on average school ICSEA (997 vs 994). Tarrawingee also has a higher family-household share (78% vs 64%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Markwood vs Tarrawingee: common questions
Does Markwood or Tarrawingee have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Tarrawingee scores 997 vs 994 in Markwood. 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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