Lightning Ridge vs Angledool
Lightning Ridge scores higher on walkability (96/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Angledool (888) sits above Lightning Ridge (790).
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| Measure | Lightning Ridge | Angledool |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $195,000 | – |
| Median unit | $137,520 | – |
| House price change, 12 months | +23.8% | – |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 62.0% | 65.0% |
| Renter occupied | 29.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 1 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 790 | 888 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 96 | 0 |
| Transit score | 10 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 1,946 | 34 |
| Median age | 53 | 56 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 449 mm | 425 mm |
| Mean max, January | 36.0°C | 36.0°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
- Angledool edges out on average school ICSEA (888 vs 790).
Lightning Ridge vs Angledool: common questions
Does Lightning Ridge or Angledool have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Angledool scores 888 vs 790 in Lightning Ridge. 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.
Which is more walkable, Lightning Ridge or Angledool?
Lightning Ridge scores 96/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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