Side by sideSuburb comparison

Taroona vs Albion Heights.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Taroona (1099) sits above Albion Heights (1095).

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

Taroona edges out on average school ICSEA (1099 vs 1095).

Common questionsTaroona vs Albion Heights

Common questions

Does Taroona or Albion Heights have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Taroona scores 1099 vs 1095 in Albion Heights. 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

Taroona
Metric
Albion Heights

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$425/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$380/wk
$420/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$323/wk
81.0%
Owner occupied
15.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

Walk score
0
Transit score
0
Bike score
50
3,121
Population
14,593
47
Median age
38

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1099
Avg ICSEA
1095

Climate

586 mm
Annual rainfall
586 mm
21.8°C
Mean max (Jan)
21.8°C

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