Side by sideSuburb comparison

Lakeside vs Boompa.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Lakeside (944) sits above Boompa (905).

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

Lakeside edges out on average school ICSEA (944 vs 905).

Common questionsLakeside vs Boompa

Common questions

Does Lakeside or Boompa have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Lakeside scores 944 vs 905 in Boompa. 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

Lakeside
Metric
Boompa

Price & Market

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

Rental

$200/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$200/wk
$225/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$200/wk
76.0%
Owner occupied
83.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
69
Population
89
50
Median age
52

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

3
Schools nearby
2
944
Avg ICSEA
905

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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