Tarcombe vs Highlands
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Tarcombe (983) sits above Highlands (975). Highlands skews owner-occupied (82%), Tarcombe runs more rental-dense (71% owner).
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Tarcombe and Highlands side by side
| Measure | Tarcombe | Highlands |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 71.0% | 82.0% |
| Renter occupied | 29.0% | 10.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 3 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | 983 | 975 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 32 | 151 |
| Median age | 57 | 54 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 742 mm | 769 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.4°C | 26.7°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
- Tarcombe edges out on average school ICSEA (983 vs 975). Highlands also has a higher family-household share (73% vs 50%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Tarcombe vs Highlands: common questions
Does Tarcombe or Highlands have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Tarcombe scores 983 vs 975 in Highlands. 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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