Taroona vs Albion Heights
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Taroona (1099) sits above Albion Heights (1095).
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Taroona and Albion Heights side by side
| Measure | Taroona | Albion Heights |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $425/wk | $380/wk |
| Unit rent | $420/wk | $323/wk |
| Owner occupied | 81.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 15.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1099 | 1095 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | – | 0 |
| Transit score | – | 0 |
| Bike score | – | 50 |
| Population | 3,121 | – |
| Median age | 47 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 630 mm | 760 mm |
| Mean max, January | 21.7°C | 21.9°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
- Taroona edges out on average school ICSEA (1099 vs 1095).
Taroona 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.
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