Lansdowne vs Lansdowne Forest

Lansdowne scores higher on walkability (2/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Lansdowne (913) sits above Lansdowne Forest (912).

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Lansdowne and Lansdowne Forest side by side

MeasureLansdowneLansdowne Forest
Price and market
Median house$651,250–
Median unit$237,600–
Renting
House rent$585/wk$585/wk
Unit rent$418/wk$418/wk
Schools
Schools nearby2018
Average ICSEA913912
Lifestyle and people
Walk score20
Transit score100
Bike score00
Population–23
Median age–40
Climate
Annual rainfall1240 mm1251 mm
Mean max, January29.0°C28.6°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
Lansdowne edges out on average school ICSEA (913 vs 912).

Lansdowne vs Lansdowne Forest: common questions

Does Lansdowne or Lansdowne Forest have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Lansdowne scores 913 vs 912 in Lansdowne Forest. 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.

Which is more walkable, Lansdowne or Lansdowne Forest?

Lansdowne scores 2/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.