Side by sideSuburb comparison

Lara vs Point Wilson.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Point Wilson (1004) sits above Lara (993).

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

Point Wilson edges out on average school ICSEA (1004 vs 993).

Common questionsLara vs Point Wilson

Common questions

Does Lara or Point Wilson have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Point Wilson scores 1004 vs 993 in Lara. 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
Point Wilson

Price & Market

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

Rental

$500/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$415/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
76.0%
Owner occupied
22.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

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

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

8
Schools nearby
20
993
Avg ICSEA
1004

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).