Lade Vale vs Oolong

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Lade Vale (1041) sits above Oolong (1015). Lade Vale skews owner-occupied (79%), Oolong runs more rental-dense (58% owner).

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Lade Vale and Oolong side by side

MeasureLade ValeOolong
Renting
Owner occupied79.0%58.0%
Renter occupied15.0%–
Schools
Schools nearby2011
Average ICSEA10411015
Lifestyle and people
Walk score–0
Transit score–0
Bike score–0
Population15854
Median age4843
Climate
Annual rainfall652 mm636 mm
Mean max, January29.6°C29.9°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
Lade Vale edges out on average school ICSEA (1041 vs 1015).

Lade Vale vs Oolong: common questions

Does Lade Vale or Oolong have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Lade Vale scores 1041 vs 1015 in Oolong. 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.