Latrobe vs Sassafras
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Sassafras (950) sits above Latrobe (940).
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Latrobe and Sassafras side by side
| Measure | Latrobe | Sassafras |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $591,000 | – |
| Median unit | $429,000 | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $260/wk | $260/wk |
| Unit rent | $250/wk | $221/wk |
| Owner occupied | 69.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 27.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 17 | 5 |
| Average ICSEA | 940 | 950 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 10 | 0 |
| Population | 5,030 | – |
| Median age | 43 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 919 mm | 950 mm |
| Mean max, January | 22.0°C | 22.0°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
- Sassafras edges out on average school ICSEA (950 vs 940).
Latrobe vs Sassafras: common questions
Does Latrobe or Sassafras have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Sassafras scores 950 vs 940 in Latrobe. 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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