Cobaw vs Lancefield

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Cobaw (1073) sits above Lancefield (1054). Cobaw skews owner-occupied (100%), Lancefield runs more rental-dense (87% owner).

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Cobaw and Lancefield side by side

MeasureCobawLancefield
Price and market
Median house–$740,000
Median unit–$285,120
Renting
Owner occupied100.0%87.0%
Renter occupied–11.0%
Schools
Schools nearby1514
Average ICSEA10731054
Lifestyle and people
Walk score0–
Transit score0–
Bike score0–
Population1042,743
Median age3941
Climate
Annual rainfall751 mm687 mm
Mean max, January25.7°C26.0°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
Cobaw edges out on average school ICSEA (1073 vs 1054).

Cobaw vs Lancefield: common questions

Does Cobaw or Lancefield have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Cobaw scores 1073 vs 1054 in Lancefield. 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.