Labrador vs The Spit

Labrador scores higher on walkability (34/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Labrador (1043) sits above The Spit (1040).

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Labrador and The Spit side by side

MeasureLabradorThe Spit
Price and market
Median house$1,026,500–
Median unit$635,000–
Renting
House rent$780/wk–
Unit rent$700/wk–
Owner occupied51.0%–
Renter occupied46.0%–
Schools
Schools nearby2020
Average ICSEA10431040
Lifestyle and people
Walk score342
Transit score00
Bike score10030
Population18,643–
Median age45–
Climate
Annual rainfall1267 mm1245 mm
Mean max, January29.2°C29.0°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
Labrador edges out on average school ICSEA (1043 vs 1040).

Labrador vs The Spit: common questions

Does Labrador or The Spit have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Labrador scores 1043 vs 1040 in The Spit. 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.

Which is more walkable, Labrador or The Spit?

Labrador scores 34/100 on walkability vs 2/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.