Side by sideSuburb comparison

Howick vs Lemington.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Lemington (925) sits above Howick (911).

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

Lemington edges out on average school ICSEA (925 vs 911).

Common questionsHowick vs Lemington

Common questions

Does Howick or Lemington have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Lemington scores 925 vs 911 in Howick. 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

Howick
Metric
Lemington

Price & Market

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

Rental

$335/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$335/wk
$285/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$235/wk
Owner occupied
Renter occupied
75.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
21,445
Population
12
37
Median age
46

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

7
Schools nearby
20
911
Avg ICSEA
925

Climate

1143 mm
Annual rainfall
1143 mm
24.7°C
Mean max (Jan)
24.7°C

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