Side by sideSuburb comparison

Lidcombe vs Berala.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Lidcombe (1016) sits above Berala (1004).

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

Lidcombe edges out on average school ICSEA (1016 vs 1004).

Common questionsLidcombe vs Berala

Common questions

Does Lidcombe or Berala have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Lidcombe scores 1016 vs 1004 in Berala. 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

Lidcombe
Metric
Berala

Price & Market

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

Rental

$468/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$468/wk
$500/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$380/wk
53.0%
Owner occupied
56.0%
44.0%
Renter occupied
40.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

32
Walk score
0
Transit score
100
Bike score
23,663
Population
8,757
33
Median age
37

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1016
Avg ICSEA
1004

Climate

1302 mm
Annual rainfall
1302 mm
26.0°C
Mean max (Jan)
26.0°C

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