Metcalfe vs Taradale
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Taradale (1060) sits above Metcalfe (1053).
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Metcalfe and Taradale side by side
| Measure | Metcalfe | Taradale |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 94.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 17 | 17 |
| Average ICSEA | 1053 | 1060 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 190 | 524 |
| Median age | 52 | 52 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 673 mm | 657 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.3°C | 27.5°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
- Taradale edges out on average school ICSEA (1060 vs 1053).
Metcalfe vs Taradale: common questions
Does Metcalfe or Taradale have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Taradale scores 1060 vs 1053 in Metcalfe. 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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