Tabooba vs Tamrookum
Tamrookum scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Tabooba (985) sits above Tamrookum (977). Tabooba skews owner-occupied (76%), Tamrookum runs more rental-dense (47% owner).
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Tabooba and Tamrookum side by side
| Measure | Tabooba | Tamrookum |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 76.0% | 47.0% |
| Renter occupied | 19.0% | 16.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 9 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 985 | 977 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 2 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 57 | 94 |
| Median age | 49 | 42 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 781 mm | 792 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.8°C | 30.9°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
- Tabooba edges out on average school ICSEA (985 vs 977). Tabooba also has a higher family-household share (90% vs 66%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Tabooba vs Tamrookum: common questions
Does Tabooba or Tamrookum have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Tabooba scores 985 vs 977 in Tamrookum. 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, Tabooba or Tamrookum?
Tamrookum scores 2/100 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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