Biggenden vs Lakeside
Biggenden scores higher on walkability (30/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Biggenden (975) sits above Lakeside (944).
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Biggenden and Lakeside side by side
| Measure | Biggenden | Lakeside |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 74.0% | 76.0% |
| Renter occupied | 22.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 3 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | 975 | 944 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 30 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 788 | 69 |
| Median age | 57 | 50 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 794 mm | 801 mm |
| Mean max, January | 32.2°C | 32.0°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
- Biggenden edges out on average school ICSEA (975 vs 944). Lakeside also has a higher family-household share (86% vs 55%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Biggenden vs Lakeside: common questions
Does Biggenden or Lakeside have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Biggenden scores 975 vs 944 in Lakeside. 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, Biggenden or Lakeside?
Biggenden scores 30/100 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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