Side by sideSuburb comparison

Lake Bolac vs Stavely.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Lake Bolac (1011) sits above Stavely (985).

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

Lake Bolac edges out on average school ICSEA (1011 vs 985).

Common questionsLake Bolac vs Stavely

Common questions

Does Lake Bolac or Stavely have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Lake Bolac scores 1011 vs 985 in Stavely. 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 Bolac
Metric
Stavely

Price & Market

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

Rental

$280/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$150/wk
$150/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$80/wk
76.0%
Owner occupied
75.0%
14.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

10
Walk score
0
Transit score
0
Bike score
368
Population
47
48
Median age
48

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

3
Schools nearby
2
1011
Avg ICSEA
985

Climate

612 mm
Annual rainfall
23.2°C
Mean max (Jan)

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