Side by sideSuburb comparison

Takalarup vs South Stirling.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. South Stirling edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving South Stirling (988) sits above Takalarup (982).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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

South Stirling edges out on average school ICSEA (988 vs 982).

Common questionsTakalarup vs South Stirling

Common questions

Does Takalarup or South Stirling have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), South Stirling scores 988 vs 982 in Takalarup. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Takalarup
Metric
South Stirling

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$220/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$220/wk
$100/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$108/wk
57.0%
Owner occupied
35.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
127
Population
22
42
Median age
36

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

2
Schools nearby
3
982
Avg ICSEA
988

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).