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Taunton vs Mount Pleasant

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mount Pleasant (998) sits above Taunton (986).

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Taunton and Mount Pleasant side by side

MeasureTauntonMount Pleasant
Renting
House rent–$400/wk
Unit rent–$250/wk
Owner occupied–86.0%
Renter occupied–11.0%
Schools
Schools nearby94
Average ICSEA986998
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population71,058
Median age5848
Climate
Annual rainfall554 mm645 mm
Mean max, January28.7°C27.8°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
Mount Pleasant edges out on average school ICSEA (998 vs 986).

Taunton vs Mount Pleasant: common questions

Does Taunton or Mount Pleasant have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mount Pleasant scores 998 vs 986 in Taunton. 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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