Side by sideSuburb comparison

Tambo Upper vs Swan Reach.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Swan Reach (994) sits above Tambo Upper (958).

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

Swan Reach edges out on average school ICSEA (994 vs 958).

Common questionsTambo Upper vs Swan Reach

Common questions

Does Tambo Upper or Swan Reach have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Swan Reach scores 994 vs 958 in Tambo Upper. 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

Tambo Upper
Metric
Swan Reach

Price & Market

Median house
$638,500
Median unit
$205,920
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$230/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$210/wk
$268/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$179/wk
87.0%
Owner occupied
10.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
60
Bike score
0
325
Population
861
47
Median age
51

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

17
Schools nearby
5
958
Avg ICSEA
994

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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