Tanawha vs Sippy Downs

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Tanawha (1063) sits above Sippy Downs (1057). Tanawha skews owner-occupied (80%), Sippy Downs runs more rental-dense (52% owner).

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Tanawha and Sippy Downs side by side

MeasureTanawhaSippy Downs
Price and market
Median house–$883,194
Median unit–$557,500
Renting
House rent–$850/wk
Unit rent–$650/wk
Owner occupied80.0%52.0%
Renter occupied15.0%33.0%
Schools
Schools nearby2020
Average ICSEA10631057
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score65100
Population1,31211,544
Median age4033
Climate
Annual rainfall1585 mm1535 mm
Mean max, January29.1°C29.2°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
Tanawha edges out on average school ICSEA (1063 vs 1057). Tanawha also has a higher family-household share (84% vs 71%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Tanawha vs Sippy Downs: common questions

Does Tanawha or Sippy Downs have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Tanawha scores 1063 vs 1057 in Sippy Downs. 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.