Side by sideSuburb comparison

Lara vs Avalon.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Lara (993) sits above Avalon (987).

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

Lara edges out on average school ICSEA (993 vs 987).

Common questionsLara vs Avalon

Common questions

Does Lara or Avalon have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Lara scores 993 vs 987 in Avalon. 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

Lara
Metric
Avalon

Price & Market

$687,500
Median house
$466,000
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$550/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$370/wk
$370/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$398/wk
76.0%
Owner occupied
85.0%
22.0%
Renter occupied
10.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
45
Bike score
20
19,014
Population
255
37
Median age
41

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

8
Schools nearby
13
993
Avg ICSEA
987

Climate

612 mm
Annual rainfall
612 mm
25.3°C
Mean max (Jan)
25.3°C

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