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Tomago vs Sandgate

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Sandgate (986) sits above Tomago (955). Tomago skews owner-occupied (65%), Sandgate runs more rental-dense (43% owner).

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Tomago and Sandgate side by side

MeasureTomagoSandgate
Renting
House rent$680/wk$700/wk
Unit rent$510/wk$460/wk
Owner occupied65.0%43.0%
Renter occupied31.0%37.0%
Schools
Schools nearby2020
Average ICSEA955986
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score045
Population269276
Median age6069
Climate
Annual rainfall1044 mm1030 mm
Mean max, January28.6°C29.0°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
Sandgate edges out on average school ICSEA (986 vs 955).

Tomago vs Sandgate: common questions

Does Tomago or Sandgate have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Sandgate scores 986 vs 955 in Tomago. 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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