Mount Tarcoola vs Tarcoola Beach
The verdict
Mount Tarcoola rates higher for liveability (79 vs 53). Tarcoola Beach rates higher for education (41 vs 33).
Scores
Mount TarcoolaTarcoola Beach
| Mount Tarcoola | Tarcoola Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 49 | 45 |
| Transport | 34 | 41 |
| Education | 33 | 41 |
| Liveability | 79 | 53 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Mount Tarcoola | Tarcoola Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,257 | 1,360 |
| Median age | 39 | 43 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,792 | $2,157 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 23.5% | 32.9% |
| Born in Australia | 78.7% | 78.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.4 |
Growth: Mount Tarcoola High Growth · Tarcoola Beach High Growth
Property
| Mount Tarcoola | Tarcoola Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Data not available
Safety
| Mount Tarcoola | Tarcoola Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 5 | 5 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 4,544 | 4,559 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 2,149 | 2,132 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 16,181 | 16,176 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 84,294 | 84,294 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Mount Tarcoola | Tarcoola Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 944 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Mount Tarcoola · Tarcoola Beach
Transport
| Mount Tarcoola | Tarcoola Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 34 | 41 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 19 | 13 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 321.4 km | 320.3 km |
Liveability
| Mount Tarcoola | Tarcoola Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 33.0°C | 33.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 20.0°C | 20.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 450 | 450 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 8 | 3 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 910 m | 160 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 370.0 km | 368.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 1.4 km | 2.1 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.2 km | 3.2 km |
Population & growth
| Mount Tarcoola | Tarcoola Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,257 | 1,360 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,398 | 1,419 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,605 | 1,923 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.07% | 1.07% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Mount Tarcoola or Tarcoola Beach?
Mount Tarcoola and Tarcoola Beach have similar residential safety scores (5 and 5/100).
Which has better public transport, Mount Tarcoola or Tarcoola Beach?
Tarcoola Beach has the higher transport score (Mount Tarcoola 34/100 vs Tarcoola Beach 41/100).
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