Side by sideSuburb comparison

Lima vs Swanpool.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Swanpool (1008) sits above Lima (1006).

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

Swanpool edges out on average school ICSEA (1008 vs 1006). Lima also has a higher family-household share (84% vs 73%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Common questionsLima vs Swanpool

Common questions

Does Lima or Swanpool have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Swanpool scores 1008 vs 1006 in Lima. 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

Lima
Metric
Swanpool

Price & Market

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

Rental

$200/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$200/wk
$200/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$220/wk
81.0%
Owner occupied
79.0%
25.0%
Renter occupied
18.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
92
Population
227
52
Median age
54

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

18
Schools nearby
20
1006
Avg ICSEA
1008

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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