Sippy Downs vs Tanawha
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Tanawha (1063) sits above Sippy Downs (1057). Tanawha skews owner-occupied (80%), Sippy Downs runs more rental-dense (52% owner).
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Sippy Downs and Tanawha side by side
| Measure | Sippy Downs | Tanawha |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $883,194 | – |
| Median unit | $557,500 | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $850/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $650/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 52.0% | 80.0% |
| Renter occupied | 33.0% | 15.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1057 | 1063 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 65 |
| Population | 11,544 | 1,312 |
| Median age | 33 | 40 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1535 mm | 1585 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.2°C | 29.1°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
- Tanawha edges out on average school ICSEA (1063 vs 1057). Tanawha also has a higher family-household share (84% vs 71%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Sippy Downs vs Tanawha: common questions
Does Sippy Downs or Tanawha have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Tanawha scores 1063 vs 1057 in Sippy Downs. 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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