Side by sideSuburb comparison

Glen Alvie vs Lance Creek.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Glen Alvie (996) sits above Lance Creek (986). Lance Creek skews owner-occupied (92%), Glen Alvie runs more rental-dense (82% 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

Glen Alvie edges out on average school ICSEA (996 vs 986). Lance Creek also has a higher family-household share (88% vs 74%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Common questionsGlen Alvie vs Lance Creek

Common questions

Does Glen Alvie or Lance Creek have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Glen Alvie scores 996 vs 986 in Lance Creek. 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

Glen Alvie
Metric
Lance Creek

Price & Market

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

Rental

$200/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$280/wk
$243/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$200/wk
82.0%
Owner occupied
92.0%
11.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
182
Population
143
44
Median age
52

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

5
Schools nearby
8
996
Avg ICSEA
986

Climate

639 mm
Annual rainfall
639 mm
25.9°C
Mean max (Jan)
25.9°C

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