Mount Nelson vs Taroona
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).
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Mount Nelson and Taroona side by side
| Measure | Mount Nelson | Taroona |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $330/wk | $425/wk |
| Unit rent | $320/wk | $420/wk |
| Owner occupied | 71.0% | 81.0% |
| Renter occupied | 28.0% | 15.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1107 | 1099 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 2 | – |
| Transit score | 0 | – |
| Bike score | 0 | – |
| Population | 2,749 | 3,121 |
| Median age | 40 | 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
- Mount Nelson edges out on average school ICSEA (1107 vs 1099).
Mount 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.
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