Schofields vs Tallawong
The verdict
Schofields is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.29M versus $1.39M in Tallawong. Tallawong rates higher for liveability (78 vs 70). Tallawong is closer to the coast (30.7 km vs 33.0 km). On the separate residential safety score, Schofields rates higher (74 vs 64/100 in Tallawong).
Scores
| Schofields | Tallawong | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 79 | 82 |
| Transport | 89 | 92 |
| Education | 77 | 76 |
| Liveability | 70 | 78 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Schofields | Tallawong | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,213 | 6,570 |
| Median age | 32 | 30 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,696 | $2,759 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 63.0% | 59.0% |
| Born in Australia | 44.7% | 45.4% |
| Avg household size | 3.2 | 3.2 |
Growth: Schofields High Growth · Tallawong High Growth
Property
| Schofields | Tallawong | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.29M | $1.39M |
| Median unit price | $694K | $694K |
| House price YoY | 9.8% | 0.6% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $800 | $800 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.1% | 2.9% |
| Days on market (house) | 50 | 47 |
Median price history
Safety
| Schofields | Tallawong | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 74 | 64 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 112 | 244 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 72 | 152 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 454 | 396 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,346 | 3,516 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Schofields | Tallawong | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 6 | 1 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 2 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,094 | 1,083 |
See the full school list on each profile: Schofields · Tallawong
Transport
| Schofields | Tallawong | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 89 | 92 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 57 | 25 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 81 | 79 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 560 m | 2.0 km |
Liveability
| Schofields | Tallawong | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.3°C | 30.3°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.8°C | 17.8°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 800 | 800 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 4 | 0 |
| Parks | 10 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | 6 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 33.0 km | 30.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 36.6 km | 35.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 7.8 km | 8.4 km |
Population & growth
| Schofields | Tallawong | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 15,213 | 6,570 |
| Estimated 2025 | 22,270 | 9,991 |
| Projected 2041 | 29,966 | 23,100 |
| Annual growth rate | 10.00% | 11.05% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Schofields or Tallawong?
Schofields has the higher residential safety score (Schofields 74/100 vs Tallawong 64/100).
Which is more affordable, Schofields or Tallawong?
Schofields is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.29M versus $1.39M.
Which has better schools, Schofields or Tallawong?
Schofields has a higher average school ICSEA (Schofields 1094 vs Tallawong 1083; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Schofields or Tallawong?
Tallawong has the higher transport score (Schofields 89/100 vs Tallawong 92/100).
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