Angledool vs Lightning Ridge

Lightning Ridge scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 96/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Angledool (888) sits above Lightning Ridge (790).

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Angledool and Lightning Ridge side by side

MeasureAngledoolLightning Ridge
Price and market
Median house–$195,000
Median unit–$137,520
House price change, 12 months–+23.8%
Renting
Owner occupied65.0%62.0%
Renter occupied–29.0%
Schools
Schools nearby21
Average ICSEA888790
Lifestyle and people
Walk score096
Transit score010
Bike score00
Population341,946
Median age5653
Climate
Annual rainfall425 mm449 mm
Mean max, January36.0°C36.0°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
Angledool edges out on average school ICSEA (888 vs 790).

Angledool vs Lightning Ridge: common questions

Does Angledool or Lightning Ridge have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Angledool scores 888 vs 790 in Lightning Ridge. 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, Angledool or Lightning Ridge?

Lightning Ridge scores 96/100 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.