Side by sideSuburb comparison

Taroona vs Lower Sandy Bay.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Lower Sandy Bay (1101) sits above Taroona (1099).

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

Lower Sandy Bay edges out on average school ICSEA (1101 vs 1099).

Common questionsTaroona vs Lower Sandy Bay

Common questions

Does Taroona or Lower Sandy Bay have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Lower Sandy Bay scores 1101 vs 1099 in Taroona. 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
Lower Sandy Bay

Price & Market

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

Rental

$425/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$420/wk
$420/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$357/wk
81.0%
Owner occupied
15.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

Walk score
14
Transit score
0
Bike score
10
3,121
Population
13,947
47
Median age
37

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1099
Avg ICSEA
1101

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).