Tayene vs Upper Blessington
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Upper Blessington (977) sits above Tayene (975). Upper Blessington skews owner-occupied (73%), Tayene runs more rental-dense (50% owner).
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Tayene and Upper Blessington side by side
| Measure | Tayene | Upper Blessington |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $225/wk | $273/wk |
| Unit rent | $191/wk | $120/wk |
| Owner occupied | 50.0% | 73.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 27.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 975 | 977 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 25 | 60 |
| Median age | 55 | 48 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1356 mm | 1047 mm |
| Mean max, January | 20.6°C | 20.9°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
- Upper Blessington edges out on average school ICSEA (977 vs 975). Upper Blessington also has a higher family-household share (91% vs 67%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Tayene vs Upper Blessington: common questions
Does Tayene or Upper Blessington have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Upper Blessington scores 977 vs 975 in Tayene. 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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