Pleasant Park vs Tarpeena
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Tarpeena (961) sits above Pleasant Park (958). Tarpeena skews owner-occupied (87%), Pleasant Park runs more rental-dense (57% owner).
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Pleasant Park and Tarpeena side by side
| Measure | Pleasant Park | Tarpeena |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $300/wk | $190/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $285/wk |
| Owner occupied | 57.0% | 87.0% |
| Renter occupied | 64.0% | 14.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 958 | 961 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | – |
| Transit score | 0 | – |
| Bike score | 0 | – |
| Population | 37 | 392 |
| Median age | 62 | 52 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 693 mm | 700 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.5°C | 26.2°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
- Tarpeena edges out on average school ICSEA (961 vs 958). Pleasant Park also has a higher family-household share (100% vs 64%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Pleasant Park vs Tarpeena: common questions
Does Pleasant Park or Tarpeena have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Tarpeena scores 961 vs 958 in Pleasant Park. 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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