Tragowel vs Mead
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mead (987) sits above Tragowel (968). Tragowel skews owner-occupied (100%), Mead runs more rental-dense (81% owner).
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Tragowel and Mead side by side
| Measure | Tragowel | Mead |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 100.0% | 81.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 7 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | 968 | 987 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | – | 0 |
| Transit score | – | 0 |
| Bike score | – | 0 |
| Population | 83 | 102 |
| Median age | 48 | 40 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 348 mm | 352 mm |
| Mean max, January | 32.4°C | 32.5°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
- Mead edges out on average school ICSEA (987 vs 968).
Tragowel vs Mead: common questions
Does Tragowel or Mead have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mead scores 987 vs 968 in Tragowel. 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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