Side by sideSuburb comparison

Lake Eppalock vs Derrinal.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Lake Eppalock (1017) sits above Derrinal (1001).

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 Eppalock edges out on average school ICSEA (1017 vs 1001).

Common questionsLake Eppalock vs Derrinal

Common questions

Does Lake Eppalock or Derrinal have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Lake Eppalock scores 1017 vs 1001 in Derrinal. 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 Eppalock
Metric
Derrinal

Price & Market

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

Rental

$360/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$255/wk
$306/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$320/wk
Owner occupied
68.0%
Renter occupied
6.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
35,614
Population
99
37
Median age
58

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

6
Schools nearby
5
1017
Avg ICSEA
1001

Climate

422 mm
Annual rainfall
422 mm
29.8°C
Mean max (Jan)
29.8°C

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