Side by sideSuburb comparison

Toowong vs Taringa.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Toowong (1146) sits above Taringa (1144).

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

Toowong edges out on average school ICSEA (1146 vs 1144).

Common questionsToowong vs Taringa

Common questions

Does Toowong or Taringa have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Toowong scores 1146 vs 1144 in Taringa. 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

Toowong
Metric
Taringa

Price & Market

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

Rental

$760/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$780/wk
$795/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$650/wk
43.0%
Owner occupied
49.0%
55.0%
Renter occupied
48.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

100
Walk score
100
0
Transit score
40
100
Bike score
100
12,556
Population
8,732
30
Median age
33

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1146
Avg ICSEA
1144

Climate

1068 mm
Annual rainfall
1068 mm
30.4°C
Mean max (Jan)
30.4°C

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