Side by sideSuburb comparison

Tallong vs Penrose.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Penrose (1015) sits above Tallong (995).

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

Penrose edges out on average school ICSEA (1015 vs 995).

Common questionsTallong vs Penrose

Common questions

Does Tallong or Penrose have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Penrose scores 1015 vs 995 in Tallong. 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

Tallong
Metric
Penrose

Price & Market

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

Rental

$380/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$380/wk
$385/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$390/wk
88.0%
Owner occupied
87.0%
8.0%
Renter occupied
11.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

2
Walk score
2
20
Transit score
20
5
Bike score
0
914
Population
263
48
Median age
55

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
8
995
Avg ICSEA
1015

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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