Banyule vs Lower Plenty

Banyule scores higher on walkability (24/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Lower Plenty (1109) sits above Banyule (1095).

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Banyule and Lower Plenty side by side

MeasureBanyuleLower Plenty
Price and market
Median house–$1,207,500
Median unit–$684,000
Renting
Owner occupied–83.0%
Renter occupied–15.0%
Schools
Schools nearby2020
Average ICSEA10951109
Lifestyle and people
Walk score240
Transit score00
Bike score100100
Population–3,962
Median age–45
Climate
Annual rainfall678 mm678 mm
Mean max, January27.4°C27.4°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
Lower Plenty edges out on average school ICSEA (1109 vs 1095).

Banyule vs Lower Plenty: common questions

Does Banyule or Lower Plenty have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Lower Plenty scores 1109 vs 1095 in Banyule. 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, Banyule or Lower Plenty?

Banyule scores 24/100 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.