Venus Bay vs Tarwin Lower
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Venus Bay (1004) sits above Tarwin Lower (1001).
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Venus Bay and Tarwin Lower side by side
| Measure | Venus Bay | Tarwin Lower |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $454,000 | – |
| Median unit | $205,920 | – |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | – | 88.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 11.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 7 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1004 | 1001 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | – | 462 |
| Median age | – | 53 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 833 mm | 831 mm |
| Mean max, January | 24.2°C | 23.9°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
- Venus Bay edges out on average school ICSEA (1004 vs 1001).
Venus Bay vs Tarwin Lower: common questions
Does Venus Bay or Tarwin Lower have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Venus Bay scores 1004 vs 1001 in Tarwin Lower. 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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