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Beechina vs The Lakes

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving The Lakes (995) sits above Beechina (977).

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Beechina and The Lakes side by side

MeasureBeechinaThe Lakes
Renting
House rent$375/wk$375/wk
Unit rent$300/wk$319/wk
Owner occupied89.0%88.0%
Schools
Schools nearby410
Average ICSEA977995
Lifestyle and people
Walk score0–
Transit score0–
Bike score0–
Population12820
Median age3956
Climate
Annual rainfall724 mm682 mm
Mean max, January32.5°C32.8°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
The Lakes edges out on average school ICSEA (995 vs 977). The Lakes also has a higher family-household share (100% vs 78%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Beechina vs The Lakes: common questions

Does Beechina or The Lakes have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), The Lakes scores 995 vs 977 in Beechina. 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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