Side by sideSuburb comparison

Lachlan vs Glenfern.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Lachlan (923) sits above Glenfern (908).

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

Lachlan edges out on average school ICSEA (923 vs 908).

Common questionsLachlan vs Glenfern

Common questions

Does Lachlan or Glenfern 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.

The numbers behind the take

Lachlan
Metric
Glenfern

Price & Market

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

Rental

$270/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$270/wk
$365/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$230/wk
96.0%
Owner occupied
4.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
953
Population
12,069
44
Median age
42

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

5
Schools nearby
4
923
Avg ICSEA
908

Climate

586 mm
Annual rainfall
586 mm
21.8°C
Mean max (Jan)
21.8°C

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