Side by sideSuburb comparison

Lawes vs Woodlands.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Lawes (959) sits above Woodlands (954).

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

Lawes edges out on average school ICSEA (959 vs 954).

Common questionsLawes vs Woodlands

Common questions

Does Lawes or Woodlands have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Lawes scores 959 vs 954 in Woodlands. 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

Lawes
Metric
Woodlands

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$295/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$295/wk
$250/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$251/wk
Owner occupied
91.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
105
Population
12,173
21
Median age
36

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

10
Schools nearby
9
959
Avg ICSEA
954

Climate

1068 mm
Annual rainfall
1068 mm
30.4°C
Mean max (Jan)
30.4°C

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