Side by sideSuburb comparison

Talawa vs Alberton.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Alberton (909) sits above Talawa (897).

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

Alberton edges out on average school ICSEA (909 vs 897).

Common questionsTalawa vs Alberton

Common questions

Does Talawa or Alberton have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Alberton scores 909 vs 897 in Talawa. 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

Talawa
Metric
Alberton

Price & Market

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

Rental

$203/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$203/wk
$135/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$173/wk
76.0%
Owner occupied
12.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
61
Population
632
47
Median age
47

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

4
Schools nearby
5
897
Avg ICSEA
909

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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