Side by sideSuburb comparison

Reedy Swamp vs Tarraganda.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Reedy Swamp edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Reedy Swamp (1018) sits above Tarraganda (1002). Tarraganda skews owner-occupied (85%), Reedy Swamp runs more rental-dense (73% owner).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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

Reedy Swamp edges out on average school ICSEA (1018 vs 1002).

Common questionsReedy Swamp vs Tarraganda

Common questions

Does Reedy Swamp or Tarraganda have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Reedy Swamp scores 1018 vs 1002 in Tarraganda. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Reedy Swamp
Metric
Tarraganda

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$300/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$300/wk
$240/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$270/wk
73.0%
Owner occupied
85.0%
17.0%
Renter occupied
13.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
97
Population
346
46
Median age
50

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

8
Schools nearby
6
1018
Avg ICSEA
1002

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).