Cascade vs Lort River
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Lort River (1023) sits above Cascade (993). Cascade skews owner-occupied (73%), Lort River runs more rental-dense (56% owner).
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Cascade and Lort River side by side
| Measure | Cascade | Lort River |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $265/wk | $115/wk |
| Unit rent | $210/wk | $115/wk |
| Owner occupied | 73.0% | 56.0% |
| Renter occupied | 12.0% | 19.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 2 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | 993 | 1023 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | – |
| Transit score | 0 | – |
| Bike score | 0 | – |
| Population | 103 | 60 |
| Median age | 34 | 36 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 419 mm | 366 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.8°C | 29.8°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
- Lort River edges out on average school ICSEA (1023 vs 993). Lort River also has a higher family-household share (100% vs 76%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Cascade vs Lort River: common questions
Does Cascade or Lort River have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Lort River scores 1023 vs 993 in Cascade. 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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