Side by sideSuburb comparison

Lake George vs Sutton.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Sutton (1092) sits above Lake George (1062).

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

Sutton edges out on average school ICSEA (1092 vs 1062).

Common questionsLake George vs Sutton

Common questions

Does Lake George or Sutton have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Sutton scores 1092 vs 1062 in Lake George. 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 George
Metric
Sutton

Price & Market

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

Rental

$300/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$450/wk
$388/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$450/wk
74.0%
Owner occupied
81.0%
19.0%
Renter occupied
16.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

Walk score
0
Transit score
0
Bike score
0
118
Population
1,556
46
Median age
44

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

5
Schools nearby
20
1062
Avg ICSEA
1092

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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