Glenfern vs Lachlan
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Lachlan (923) sits above Glenfern (908).
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Glenfern and Lachlan side by side
| Measure | Glenfern | Lachlan |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $270/wk | $270/wk |
| Unit rent | $230/wk | $365/wk |
| Owner occupied | – | 96.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 4.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 4 | 5 |
| Average ICSEA | 908 | 923 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | – | 953 |
| Median age | – | 44 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 660 mm | 799 mm |
| Mean max, January | 22.5°C | 21.4°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
- Lachlan edges out on average school ICSEA (923 vs 908).
Glenfern vs Lachlan: common questions
Does Glenfern or Lachlan have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Lachlan scores 923 vs 908 in Glenfern. 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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