Ravenhall vs Tarneit

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Tarneit (1047) sits above Ravenhall (1028). Ravenhall skews owner-occupied (100%), Tarneit runs more rental-dense (67% owner).

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Ravenhall and Tarneit side by side

MeasureRavenhallTarneit
Price and market
Median house–$665,000
Median unit–$480,000
Renting
Owner occupied100.0%67.0%
Renter occupied–29.0%
Schools
Schools nearby2020
Average ICSEA10281047
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score30100
Population2,29556,370
Median age3330
Climate
Annual rainfall487 mm469 mm
Mean max, January26.4°C26.4°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
Tarneit edges out on average school ICSEA (1047 vs 1028). Tarneit also has a higher family-household share (86% vs 50%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Ravenhall vs Tarneit: common questions

Does Ravenhall or Tarneit have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Tarneit scores 1047 vs 1028 in Ravenhall. 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.