Side by sideSuburb comparison

Lake Mary vs Farnborough.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Lake Mary (996) sits above Farnborough (993).

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 Mary edges out on average school ICSEA (996 vs 993).

Common questionsLake Mary vs Farnborough

Common questions

Does Lake Mary or Farnborough have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Lake Mary scores 996 vs 993 in Farnborough. 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 Mary
Metric
Farnborough

Price & Market

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

Rental

$350/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$350/wk
$750/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$300/wk
90.0%
Owner occupied
88.0%
Renter occupied
10.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
96
Population
469
42
Median age
49

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

4
Schools nearby
8
996
Avg ICSEA
993

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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