Side by sideSuburb comparison

Lambs Valley vs Hillsborough.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Lambs Valley (973) sits above Hillsborough (960).

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

Lambs Valley edges out on average school ICSEA (973 vs 960).

Common questionsLambs Valley vs Hillsborough

Common questions

Does Lambs Valley or Hillsborough have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Lambs Valley scores 973 vs 960 in Hillsborough. 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

Lambs Valley
Metric
Hillsborough

Price & Market

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

Rental

$415/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$373/wk
$353/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$317/wk
Owner occupied
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
8,124
Population
39,163
34
Median age
37

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
6
973
Avg ICSEA
960

Climate

1143 mm
Annual rainfall
1143 mm
24.7°C
Mean max (Jan)
24.7°C

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