Neerim South vs Tarago
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Tarago (1009) sits above Neerim South (993).
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Neerim South and Tarago side by side
| Measure | Neerim South | Tarago |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $640,000 | – |
| Median unit | $254,880 | – |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 86.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 12.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 4 | 10 |
| Average ICSEA | 993 | 1009 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 10 | 25 |
| Population | 1,599 | – |
| Median age | 47 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 985 mm | 975 mm |
| Mean max, January | 25.6°C | 25.9°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
- Tarago edges out on average school ICSEA (1009 vs 993).
Neerim South vs Tarago: common questions
Does Neerim South or Tarago have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Tarago scores 1009 vs 993 in Neerim South. 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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