Opossum Bay vs Tranmere
Opossum Bay scores higher on walkability (2/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Opossum Bay (1075) sits above Tranmere (1031).
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Opossum Bay and Tranmere side by side
| Measure | Opossum Bay | Tranmere |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $418/wk | $360/wk |
| Unit rent | $418/wk | $306/wk |
| Owner occupied | 80.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 16.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 12 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1075 | 1031 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 2 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 100 |
| Population | 383 | – |
| Median age | 56 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 526 mm | 517 mm |
| Mean max, January | 22.1°C | 22.6°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
- Opossum Bay edges out on average school ICSEA (1075 vs 1031).
Opossum Bay vs Tranmere: common questions
Does Opossum Bay or Tranmere have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Opossum Bay scores 1075 vs 1031 in Tranmere. 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.
Which is more walkable, Opossum Bay or Tranmere?
Opossum Bay scores 2/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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