Side by sideSuburb comparison

Mount Nelson vs Taroona.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Mount Nelson edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mount Nelson (1107) sits above Taroona (1099). Taroona skews owner-occupied (81%), Mount Nelson runs more rental-dense (71% owner).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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

Mount Nelson edges out on average school ICSEA (1107 vs 1099).

Common questionsMount Nelson vs Taroona

Common questions

Does Mount Nelson or Taroona have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mount Nelson scores 1107 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.

The numbers behind the take

Mount Nelson
Metric
Taroona

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$330/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$425/wk
$320/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$420/wk
71.0%
Owner occupied
81.0%
28.0%
Renter occupied
15.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

2
Walk score
0
Transit score
0
Bike score
2,749
Population
3,121
40
Median age
47

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1107
Avg ICSEA
1099

Climate

586 mm
Annual rainfall
586 mm
21.8°C
Mean max (Jan)
21.8°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).