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Lancefield vs Cobaw

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Cobaw (1073) sits above Lancefield (1054). Cobaw skews owner-occupied (100%), Lancefield runs more rental-dense (87% owner).

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Lancefield and Cobaw side by side

MeasureLancefieldCobaw
Price and market
Median house$740,000–
Median unit$285,120–
Renting
Owner occupied87.0%100.0%
Renter occupied11.0%–
Schools
Schools nearby1415
Average ICSEA10541073
Lifestyle and people
Walk score–0
Transit score–0
Bike score–0
Population2,743104
Median age4139
Climate
Annual rainfall687 mm751 mm
Mean max, January26.0°C25.7°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
Cobaw edges out on average school ICSEA (1073 vs 1054).

Lancefield vs Cobaw: common questions

Does Lancefield or Cobaw have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Cobaw scores 1073 vs 1054 in Lancefield. 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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