Strathkellar vs Tarrington
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Tarrington (992) sits above Strathkellar (990). Tarrington skews owner-occupied (86%), Strathkellar runs more rental-dense (72% owner).
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Strathkellar and Tarrington side by side
| Measure | Strathkellar | Tarrington |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 72.0% | 86.0% |
| Renter occupied | 8.0% | 5.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 10 | 9 |
| Average ICSEA | 990 | 992 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 84 | 328 |
| Median age | 51 | 51 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 609 mm | 630 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.8°C | 26.4°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
- Tarrington edges out on average school ICSEA (992 vs 990). Tarrington also has a higher family-household share (77% vs 67%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Strathkellar vs Tarrington: common questions
Does Strathkellar or Tarrington have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Tarrington scores 992 vs 990 in Strathkellar. 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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