Stonequarry vs Taralga
Taralga scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 8/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Taralga (967) sits above Stonequarry (949). Stonequarry skews owner-occupied (108%), Taralga runs more rental-dense (82% owner).
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Stonequarry and Taralga side by side
| Measure | Stonequarry | Taralga |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $595,000 |
| Median unit | – | $269,280 |
| House price change, 12 months | – | -0.4% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $550/wk | $550/wk |
| Unit rent | $420/wk | $420/wk |
| Owner occupied | 108.0% | 82.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 14.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 9 | 13 |
| Average ICSEA | 949 | 967 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 8 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 34 | 403 |
| Median age | 47 | 53 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 761 mm | 769 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.5°C | 26.8°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
- Taralga edges out on average school ICSEA (967 vs 949). Stonequarry also has a higher family-household share (69% vs 59%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Stonequarry vs Taralga: common questions
Does Stonequarry or Taralga have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Taralga scores 967 vs 949 in Stonequarry. 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, Stonequarry or Taralga?
Taralga scores 8/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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.
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