Taldra vs Pike River
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Pike River (955) sits above Taldra (953). Pike River skews owner-occupied (82%), Taldra runs more rental-dense (25% owner).
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Taldra and Pike River side by side
| Measure | Taldra | Pike River |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $460/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $70/wk |
| Owner occupied | 25.0% | 82.0% |
| Renter occupied | 67.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 19 | 7 |
| Average ICSEA | 953 | 955 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 57 | 52 |
| Median age | 36 | 49 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 264 mm | 276 mm |
| Mean max, January | 32.9°C | 32.9°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
- Pike River edges out on average school ICSEA (955 vs 953). Taldra also has a higher family-household share (133% vs 77%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Taldra vs Pike River: common questions
Does Taldra or Pike River have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Pike River scores 955 vs 953 in Taldra. 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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