Taggerty vs Thornton
Thornton 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 Taggerty (991) sits above Thornton (985).
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Taggerty and Thornton side by side
| Measure | Taggerty | Thornton |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 87.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 8.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 6 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 991 | 985 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 2 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 405 | 354 |
| Median age | 52 | 55 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 815 mm | 746 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.8°C | 29.2°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
- Taggerty edges out on average school ICSEA (991 vs 985).
Taggerty vs Thornton: common questions
Does Taggerty or Thornton have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Taggerty scores 991 vs 985 in Thornton. 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, Taggerty or Thornton?
Thornton 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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