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Sandgate vs Tomago

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Sandgate (986) sits above Tomago (955). Tomago skews owner-occupied (65%), Sandgate runs more rental-dense (43% owner).

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Sandgate and Tomago side by side

MeasureSandgateTomago
Renting
House rent$700/wk$680/wk
Unit rent$460/wk$510/wk
Owner occupied43.0%65.0%
Renter occupied37.0%31.0%
Schools
Schools nearby2020
Average ICSEA986955
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score450
Population276269
Median age6960
Climate
Annual rainfall1030 mm1044 mm
Mean max, January29.0°C28.6°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
Sandgate edges out on average school ICSEA (986 vs 955).

Sandgate vs Tomago: common questions

Does Sandgate or Tomago have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Sandgate scores 986 vs 955 in Tomago. 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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