South Springfield vs Targa
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Targa (970) sits above South Springfield (909). South Springfield skews owner-occupied (91%), Targa runs more rental-dense (80% owner).
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South Springfield and Targa side by side
| Measure | South Springfield | Targa |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $210/wk | $225/wk |
| Unit rent | $185/wk | $180/wk |
| Owner occupied | 91.0% | 80.0% |
| Renter occupied | 27.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 3 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 909 | 970 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 30 | 39 |
| Median age | 32 | 52 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1239 mm | 1434 mm |
| Mean max, January | 22.7°C | 21.5°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
- Targa edges out on average school ICSEA (970 vs 909). Targa also has a higher family-household share (65% vs 45%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
South Springfield vs Targa: common questions
Does South Springfield or Targa have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Targa scores 970 vs 909 in South Springfield. 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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