Alfredton vs Lucas
Alfredton (median $605,000) is roughly 3% cheaper to buy into than Lucas ($625,000).
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Alfredton and Lucas side by side
| Measure | Alfredton | Lucas |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $605,000 | $625,000 |
| Median unit | $390,000 | $240,480 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $410/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $350/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 69.0% | 64.0% |
| Renter occupied | 30.0% | 34.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1025 | 1020 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 8 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 11,822 | 2,994 |
| Median age | 35 | 32 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 657 mm | 631 mm |
| Mean max, January | 25.9°C | 26.2°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
Alfredton scores higher on walkability (8/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Alfredton (1025) sits above Lucas (1020).
- For buyers
- Alfredton is the lower entry point at $605,000 median, 3% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- 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
- Alfredton edges out on average school ICSEA (1025 vs 1020).
Alfredton vs Lucas: common questions
Is Alfredton or Lucas cheaper to buy in?
Alfredton has the lower median house price at $605,000, roughly 3% below Lucas ($625,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Alfredton or Lucas have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Alfredton scores 1025 vs 1020 in Lucas. 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.
Which is more walkable, Alfredton or Lucas?
Alfredton scores 8/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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