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Taroona vs Lower Sandy Bay

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

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Taroona and Lower Sandy Bay side by side

MeasureTaroonaLower Sandy Bay
Renting
House rent$425/wk$420/wk
Unit rent$420/wk$357/wk
Owner occupied81.0%–
Renter occupied15.0%–
Schools
Schools nearby2020
Average ICSEA10991101
Lifestyle and people
Walk score–14
Transit score–0
Bike score–10
Population3,121–
Median age47–
Climate
Annual rainfall630 mm554 mm
Mean max, January21.7°C22.5°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
Lower Sandy Bay edges out on average school ICSEA (1101 vs 1099).

Taroona 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.

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