Mount Pleasant vs Taunton

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mount Pleasant (998) sits above Taunton (986).

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Mount Pleasant and Taunton side by side

MeasureMount PleasantTaunton
Renting
House rent$400/wk–
Unit rent$250/wk–
Owner occupied86.0%–
Renter occupied11.0%–
Schools
Schools nearby49
Average ICSEA998986
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population1,0587
Median age4858
Climate
Annual rainfall645 mm554 mm
Mean max, January27.8°C28.7°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 Pleasant edges out on average school ICSEA (998 vs 986).

Mount Pleasant vs Taunton: common questions

Does Mount Pleasant or Taunton have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mount Pleasant scores 998 vs 986 in Taunton. 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.