Lemon Tree vs Mandalong

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Lemon Tree (962) sits above Mandalong (959). Lemon Tree skews owner-occupied (100%), Mandalong runs more rental-dense (76% owner).

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Lemon Tree and Mandalong side by side

MeasureLemon TreeMandalong
Price and market
Median house–$1,400,000
Median unit–$278,640
House price change, 12 months–+7.7%
Renting
House rent$700/wk$695/wk
Unit rent$480/wk–
Owner occupied100.0%76.0%
Renter occupied–22.0%
Schools
Schools nearby209
Average ICSEA962959
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population54433
Median age5847
Climate
Annual rainfall1066 mm1148 mm
Mean max, January28.3°C28.0°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
Lemon Tree edges out on average school ICSEA (962 vs 959).

Lemon Tree vs Mandalong: common questions

Does Lemon Tree or Mandalong have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Lemon Tree scores 962 vs 959 in Mandalong. 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.