Side by sideSuburb comparison

Derrinal vs Lake Eppalock.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Lake Eppalock (1017) sits above Derrinal (1001).

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 Eppalock edges out on average school ICSEA (1017 vs 1001).

Common questionsDerrinal vs Lake Eppalock

Common questions

Does Derrinal or Lake Eppalock have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Lake Eppalock scores 1017 vs 1001 in Derrinal. 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

Derrinal
Metric
Lake Eppalock

Price & Market

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

Rental

$255/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$360/wk
$320/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$306/wk
68.0%
Owner occupied
6.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
99
Population
35,614
58
Median age
37

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

5
Schools nearby
6
1001
Avg ICSEA
1017

Climate

422 mm
Annual rainfall
422 mm
29.8°C
Mean max (Jan)
29.8°C

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