Largs North vs Taperoo
The verdict
Taperoo is more affordable, with a median house price of $789K versus $919K in Largs North. Largs North rates higher for liveability (50 vs 38). Largs North has a shorter estimated CBD commute (39 vs 41 min). On the separate residential safety score, Largs North rates higher (92 vs 11/100 in Taperoo).
Scores
| Largs North | Taperoo | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 63 | 57 |
| Transport | 90 | 89 |
| Education | 48 | 41 |
| Liveability | 50 | 38 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Largs North | Taperoo | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,005 | 3,250 |
| Median age | 40 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,614 | $1,041 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 28.8% | 20.7% |
| Born in Australia | 81.1% | 77.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.3 |
Growth: Largs North — · Taperoo —
Property
| Largs North | Taperoo | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $919K | $789K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 12.3% | 13.3% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $650 | $552 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.6% | 3.4% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Largs North | Taperoo | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 92 | 11 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 150 | 738 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 75 | 615 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,720 | 12,892 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Largs North | Taperoo | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 3 |
| Government | 0 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 979 |
See the full school list on each profile: Largs North · Taperoo
Transport
| Largs North | Taperoo | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 90 | 89 |
| Train stations | 2 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 19 | 15 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 39 | 41 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 330 m | 160 m |
Liveability
| Largs North | Taperoo | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 15.5°C | 15.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 550 | 550 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 0 |
| Parks | 4 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 10 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 910 m | 1.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 15.4 km | 16.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 5.0 km | 6.0 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 8.0 km | 9.1 km |
Population & growth
| Largs North | Taperoo | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,005 | 3,250 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,189 | 3,400 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 1.13% | 1.13% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Largs North or Taperoo?
Largs North has the higher residential safety score (Largs North 92/100 vs Taperoo 11/100).
Which is more affordable, Largs North or Taperoo?
Taperoo is more affordable, with a median house price of $789K versus $919K.
Which has better public transport, Largs North or Taperoo?
Largs North has the higher transport score (Largs North 90/100 vs Taperoo 89/100).
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