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Tarrone vs Kirkstall

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Tarrone (1010) sits above Kirkstall (1007). Kirkstall skews owner-occupied (82%), Tarrone runs more rental-dense (59% owner).

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Tarrone and Kirkstall side by side

MeasureTarroneKirkstall
Renting
Owner occupied59.0%82.0%
Renter occupied11.0%9.0%
Schools
Schools nearby2018
Average ICSEA10101007
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population69406
Median age3940
Climate
Annual rainfall690 mm705 mm
Mean max, January23.9°C23.8°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
Tarrone edges out on average school ICSEA (1010 vs 1007). Kirkstall also has a higher family-household share (77% vs 63%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Tarrone vs Kirkstall: common questions

Does Tarrone or Kirkstall have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Tarrone scores 1010 vs 1007 in Kirkstall. 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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