Talbot vs Talbot West
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Talbot West (946) sits above Talbot (928). Talbot West skews owner-occupied (175%), Talbot runs more rental-dense (70% owner).
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Talbot and Talbot West side by side
| Measure | Talbot | Talbot West |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $260/wk | $260/wk |
| Unit rent | $300/wk | $180/wk |
| Owner occupied | 70.0% | 175.0% |
| Renter occupied | 9.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 7 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 928 | 946 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 114 | 26 |
| Median age | 58 | 51 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 475 mm | 469 mm |
| Mean max, January | 33.4°C | 33.3°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
- Talbot West edges out on average school ICSEA (946 vs 928). Talbot West also has a higher family-household share (100% vs 64%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Talbot vs Talbot West: common questions
Does Talbot or Talbot West have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Talbot West scores 946 vs 928 in Talbot. 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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