Glen Alvie vs Lance Creek
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).
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Glen Alvie and Lance Creek side by side
| Measure | Glen Alvie | Lance Creek |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 82.0% | 92.0% |
| Renter occupied | 11.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 5 | 8 |
| Average ICSEA | 996 | 986 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 182 | 143 |
| Median age | 44 | 52 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 935 mm | 935 mm |
| Mean max, January | 24.6°C | 24.6°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
- 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.
Glen 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.
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