Taroona vs Kingston
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Taroona (1099) sits above Kingston (1086).
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Taroona and Kingston side by side
| Measure | Taroona | Kingston |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1086 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | – | 94 |
| Transit score | – | 0 |
| Bike score | – | 100 |
| Population | 3,121 | – |
| Median age | 47 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 630 mm | 663 mm |
| Mean max, January | 21.7°C | 22.1°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: common questions
Does Taroona or Kingston have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Taroona scores 1099 vs 1086 in Kingston. 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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