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Taroona vs Kingston Beach

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Taroona (1099) sits above Kingston Beach (1086).

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Taroona and Kingston Beach side by side

MeasureTaroonaKingston Beach
Renting
House rent$425/wk$380/wk
Unit rent$420/wk$380/wk
Owner occupied81.0%72.0%
Renter occupied15.0%25.0%
Schools
Schools nearby2020
Average ICSEA10991086
Lifestyle and people
Walk score–14
Transit score–0
Bike score–100
Population3,1212,305
Median age4747
Climate
Annual rainfall630 mm663 mm
Mean max, January21.7°C22.1°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 1086).

Taroona vs Kingston Beach: common questions

Does Taroona or Kingston Beach have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Taroona scores 1099 vs 1086 in Kingston Beach. 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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