Side by sideSuburb comparison

Tongarra vs Calderwood.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Tongarra edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Tongarra (1001) sits above Calderwood (982).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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

Tongarra edges out on average school ICSEA (1001 vs 982).

Common questionsTongarra vs Calderwood

Common questions

Does Tongarra or Calderwood have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Tongarra scores 1001 vs 982 in Calderwood. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Tongarra
Metric
Calderwood

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$450/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$450/wk
$350/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$580/wk
77.0%
Owner occupied
79.0%
28.0%
Renter occupied
20.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
141
Population
3,013
46
Median age
30

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

10
Schools nearby
17
1001
Avg ICSEA
982

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).