Argalong vs Lacmalac
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Lacmalac (933) sits above Argalong (916). Lacmalac skews owner-occupied (90%), Argalong runs more rental-dense (60% owner).
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Argalong and Lacmalac side by side
| Measure | Argalong | Lacmalac |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $460/wk | $460/wk |
| Unit rent | $355/wk | $355/wk |
| Owner occupied | 60.0% | 90.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 4 | 5 |
| Average ICSEA | 916 | 933 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 16 | 146 |
| Median age | 44 | 48 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1080 mm | 787 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.4°C | 31.9°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
- Lacmalac edges out on average school ICSEA (933 vs 916). Argalong also has a higher family-household share (160% vs 82%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Argalong vs Lacmalac: common questions
Does Argalong or Lacmalac have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Lacmalac scores 933 vs 916 in Argalong. 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.
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