Side by sideSuburb comparison

Collector vs Lake George.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Lake George edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Lake George (1062) sits above Collector (990). Collector skews owner-occupied (93%), Lake George runs more rental-dense (74% owner).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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

Lake George edges out on average school ICSEA (1062 vs 990).

Common questionsCollector vs Lake George

Common questions

Does Collector or Lake George have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Lake George scores 1062 vs 990 in Collector. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Collector
Metric
Lake George

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

Rent (house / wk)
Rent (unit / wk)
93.0%
Owner occupied
74.0%
10.0%
Renter occupied
19.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

Walk score
Transit score
Bike score
376
Population
118
38
Median age
46

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
5
990
Avg ICSEA
1062

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).