Binda vs Lost River
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Binda (940) sits above Lost River (924). Lost River skews owner-occupied (92%), Binda runs more rental-dense (81% owner).
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Binda and Lost River side by side
| Measure | Binda | Lost River |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $745,000 | – |
| Median unit | $205,920 | – |
| House price change, 12 months | +19.7% | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $463/wk | $463/wk |
| Owner occupied | 81.0% | 92.0% |
| Renter occupied | 10.0% | 12.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 5 | 4 |
| Average ICSEA | 940 | 924 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 291 | 94 |
| Median age | 45 | 45 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 758 mm | 755 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.2°C | 28.1°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
- Binda edges out on average school ICSEA (940 vs 924). Lost River also has a higher family-household share (96% vs 64%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Binda vs Lost River: common questions
Does Binda or Lost River have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Binda scores 940 vs 924 in Lost River. 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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