Tocal vs Melville
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Tocal (990) sits above Melville (986).
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Tocal and Melville side by side
| Measure | Tocal | Melville |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $640/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $495/wk |
| Owner occupied | – | 74.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 17 |
| Average ICSEA | 990 | 986 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | – |
| Transit score | 0 | – |
| Bike score | 0 | – |
| Population | 47 | 64 |
| Median age | 19 | 48 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 884 mm | 817 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.3°C | 30.6°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
- Tocal edges out on average school ICSEA (990 vs 986).
Tocal vs Melville: common questions
Does Tocal or Melville have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Tocal scores 990 vs 986 in Melville. 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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