Mount Tom vs Taunton
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Taunton (959) sits above Mount Tom (909).
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Mount Tom and Taunton side by side
| Measure | Mount Tom | Taunton |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 89.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 28.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 2 | 8 |
| Average ICSEA | 909 | 959 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 44 | – |
| Median age | 56 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1068 mm | 1089 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.0°C | 30.8°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
- Taunton edges out on average school ICSEA (959 vs 909).
Mount Tom vs Taunton: common questions
Does Mount Tom or Taunton have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Taunton scores 959 vs 909 in Mount Tom. 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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