Side by sideSuburb comparison

Lake Albert vs Waltowa.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Waltowa (917) sits above Lake Albert (883).

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

Waltowa edges out on average school ICSEA (917 vs 883).

Common questionsLake Albert vs Waltowa

Common questions

Does Lake Albert or Waltowa have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Waltowa scores 917 vs 883 in Lake Albert. 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

Lake Albert
Metric
Waltowa

Price & Market

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

Rental

$150/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$198/wk
$128/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$200/wk
Owner occupied
47.0%
Renter occupied
20.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

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Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
1,111
Population
33
49
Median age
57

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

2
Schools nearby
3
883
Avg ICSEA
917

Climate

448 mm
Annual rainfall
27.9°C
Mean max (Jan)

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