Taroon vs Elingamite North
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Taroon (975) sits above Elingamite North (932). Elingamite North skews owner-occupied (84%), Taroon runs more rental-dense (23% owner).
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Taroon and Elingamite North side by side
| Measure | Taroon | Elingamite North |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 23.0% | 84.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 19.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 8 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | 975 | 932 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | – | 0 |
| Transit score | – | 0 |
| Bike score | – | 0 |
| Population | 25 | 118 |
| Median age | 44 | 35 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 769 mm | 826 mm |
| Mean max, January | 24.8°C | 24.4°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
- Taroon edges out on average school ICSEA (975 vs 932). Elingamite North also has a higher family-household share (103% vs 69%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Taroon vs Elingamite North: common questions
Does Taroon or Elingamite North have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Taroon scores 975 vs 932 in Elingamite North. 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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