Lachlan vs Lawitta
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Lachlan (923) sits above Lawitta (908). Lachlan skews owner-occupied (96%), Lawitta runs more rental-dense (86% owner).
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Lachlan and Lawitta side by side
| Measure | Lachlan | Lawitta |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $270/wk | $270/wk |
| Unit rent | $365/wk | $265/wk |
| Owner occupied | 96.0% | 86.0% |
| Renter occupied | 4.0% | 12.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 5 | 4 |
| Average ICSEA | 923 | 908 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 953 | 226 |
| Median age | 44 | 41 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 799 mm | 532 mm |
| Mean max, January | 21.4°C | 23.5°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). Lachlan also has a higher family-household share (83% vs 73%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Lachlan vs Lawitta: common questions
Does Lachlan or Lawitta have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Lachlan scores 923 vs 908 in Lawitta. 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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