Tamrookum vs Tabooba
Tamrookum scores higher on walkability (2/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Tabooba (985) sits above Tamrookum (977). Tabooba skews owner-occupied (76%), Tamrookum runs more rental-dense (47% owner).
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Tamrookum and Tabooba side by side
| Measure | Tamrookum | Tabooba |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 47.0% | 76.0% |
| Renter occupied | 16.0% | 19.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 2 | 9 |
| Average ICSEA | 977 | 985 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 2 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 94 | 57 |
| Median age | 42 | 49 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 792 mm | 781 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.9°C | 30.8°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
- Tabooba edges out on average school ICSEA (985 vs 977). Tabooba also has a higher family-household share (90% vs 66%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Tamrookum vs Tabooba: common questions
Does Tamrookum or Tabooba have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Tabooba scores 985 vs 977 in Tamrookum. 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.
Which is more walkable, Tamrookum or Tabooba?
Tamrookum scores 2/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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