Lameroo vs Parrakie
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Parrakie (999) sits above Lameroo (995). Lameroo skews owner-occupied (68%), Parrakie runs more rental-dense (55% owner).
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Lameroo and Parrakie side by side
| Measure | Lameroo | Parrakie |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $250/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $150/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 68.0% | 55.0% |
| Renter occupied | 23.0% | 14.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 2 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 995 | 999 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 857 | 78 |
| Median age | 45 | 53 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 341 mm | 386 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.6°C | 31.0°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
- 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
- Parrakie edges out on average school ICSEA (999 vs 995). Parrakie also has a higher family-household share (86% vs 66%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Lameroo vs Parrakie: common questions
Does Lameroo or Parrakie have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Parrakie scores 999 vs 995 in Lameroo. 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.
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