Lake Eacham vs North Johnstone
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Lake Eacham (1007) sits above North Johnstone (989).
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Lake Eacham and North Johnstone side by side
| Measure | Lake Eacham | North Johnstone |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 80.0% | 81.0% |
| Renter occupied | 17.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 3 | 4 |
| Average ICSEA | 1007 | 989 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 459 | 67 |
| Median age | 50 | 54 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 2080 mm | 2260 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.6°C | 28.6°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
- Lake Eacham edges out on average school ICSEA (1007 vs 989). Lake Eacham also has a higher family-household share (83% vs 73%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Lake Eacham vs North Johnstone: common questions
Does Lake Eacham or North Johnstone have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Lake Eacham scores 1007 vs 989 in North Johnstone. 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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