Peterhead vs Taperoo
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Peterhead (991) sits above Taperoo (988). Peterhead skews owner-occupied (70%), Taperoo runs more rental-dense (55% owner).
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Peterhead and Taperoo side by side
| Measure | Peterhead | Taperoo |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $850,000 |
| Median unit | – | $221,760 |
| House price change, 12 months | – | +9.0% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $632/wk | $550/wk |
| Unit rent | $300/wk | $615/wk |
| Owner occupied | 70.0% | 55.0% |
| Renter occupied | 30.0% | 42.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 991 | 988 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 12 | 12 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 1,201 | 3,250 |
| Median age | 40 | 39 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 401 mm | 390 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.5°C | 29.8°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
- Peterhead edges out on average school ICSEA (991 vs 988).
Peterhead vs Taperoo: common questions
Does Peterhead or Taperoo have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Peterhead scores 991 vs 988 in Taperoo. 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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