Tolga vs Carrington
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Tolga (981) sits above Carrington (977).
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Tolga and Carrington side by side
| Measure | Tolga | Carrington |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 82.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 14.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 6 | 5 |
| Average ICSEA | 981 | 977 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 5 | 0 |
| Population | 3,177 | – |
| Median age | 44 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1137 mm | 1343 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.1°C | 28.1°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
- Tolga edges out on average school ICSEA (981 vs 977).
Tolga vs Carrington: common questions
Does Tolga or Carrington have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Tolga scores 981 vs 977 in Carrington. 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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