St Lucia vs Taringa
Taringa (median $1,646,000) is roughly 16% cheaper to buy into than St Lucia ($1,970,000).
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St Lucia and Taringa side by side
| Measure | St Lucia | Taringa |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,970,000 | $1,646,000 |
| Median unit | $625,000 | $628,500 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $700/wk | $750/wk |
| Unit rent | $690/wk | $650/wk |
| Owner occupied | 44.0% | 49.0% |
| Renter occupied | 53.0% | 48.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1134 | 1144 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 78 | 100 |
| Transit score | 0 | 40 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 12,220 | 8,732 |
| Median age | 25 | 33 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 971 mm | 971 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.5°C | 30.5°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
Taringa scores higher on walkability (78/100 vs 100/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Taringa (1144) sits above St Lucia (1134).
- For buyers
- Taringa is the lower entry point at $1,646,000 median, 16% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Taringa offers the higher gross rental yield (2.37% vs 1.85%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Taringa edges out on average school ICSEA (1144 vs 1134).
St Lucia vs Taringa: common questions
Is St Lucia or Taringa cheaper to buy in?
Taringa has the lower median house price at $1,646,000, roughly 16% below St Lucia ($1,970,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does St Lucia or Taringa have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Taringa scores 1144 vs 1134 in St Lucia. 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.
Which is more walkable, St Lucia or Taringa?
Taringa scores 100/100 on walkability vs 78/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, St Lucia or Taringa?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.37% in Taringa vs 1.85% in St Lucia. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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