Jensen vs Lynam
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Jensen (975) sits above Lynam (938).
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Jensen and Lynam side by side
| Measure | Jensen | Lynam |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 91.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 7.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 7 | 17 |
| Average ICSEA | 975 | 938 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 1,797 | 8 |
| Median age | 36 | 53 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1201 mm | 1264 mm |
| Mean max, January | 32.0°C | 31.9°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
- Jensen edges out on average school ICSEA (975 vs 938). Jensen also has a higher family-household share (90% vs 75%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Jensen vs Lynam: common questions
Does Jensen or Lynam have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Jensen scores 975 vs 938 in Lynam. 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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