Charleston vs Lobethal
Lobethal scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 12/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Lobethal (1034) sits above Charleston (1033).
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Charleston and Lobethal side by side
| Measure | Charleston | Lobethal |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $790,000 |
| Median unit | – | $233,280 |
| House price change, 12 months | – | +12.9% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $750/wk | $620/wk |
| Unit rent | $350/wk | $1100/wk |
| Owner occupied | 87.0% | 80.0% |
| Renter occupied | 14.0% | 15.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 7 | 9 |
| Average ICSEA | 1033 | 1034 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 12 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 10 | 0 |
| Population | 550 | 2,534 |
| Median age | 42 | 43 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 778 mm | 859 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.5°C | 27.0°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
- Lobethal edges out on average school ICSEA (1034 vs 1033). Charleston also has a higher family-household share (87% vs 72%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Charleston vs Lobethal: common questions
Does Charleston or Lobethal have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Lobethal scores 1034 vs 1033 in Charleston. 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, Charleston or Lobethal?
Lobethal scores 12/100 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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