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Opossum Bay vs Taroona

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Taroona (1099) sits above Opossum Bay (1075).

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Opossum Bay and Taroona side by side

MeasureOpossum BayTaroona
Renting
House rent$418/wk$425/wk
Unit rent$418/wk$420/wk
Owner occupied80.0%81.0%
Renter occupied16.0%15.0%
Schools
Schools nearby1220
Average ICSEA10751099
Lifestyle and people
Walk score2–
Transit score0–
Bike score0–
Population3833,121
Median age5647
Climate
Annual rainfall526 mm630 mm
Mean max, January22.1°C21.7°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
Taroona edges out on average school ICSEA (1099 vs 1075).

Opossum Bay vs Taroona: common questions

Does Opossum Bay or Taroona have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Taroona scores 1099 vs 1075 in Opossum Bay. 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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