Lobethal vs Mount Torrens
Lobethal scores higher on walkability (12/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Lobethal (1034) sits above Mount Torrens (1027). Mount Torrens skews owner-occupied (91%), Lobethal runs more rental-dense (80% owner).
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Lobethal and Mount Torrens side by side
| Measure | Lobethal | Mount Torrens |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $790,000 | – |
| Median unit | $233,280 | – |
| House price change, 12 months | +12.9% | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $620/wk | $510/wk |
| Unit rent | $1100/wk | $325/wk |
| Owner occupied | 80.0% | 91.0% |
| Renter occupied | 15.0% | 9.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 9 | 7 |
| Average ICSEA | 1034 | 1027 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 12 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 10 |
| Population | 2,534 | 768 |
| Median age | 43 | 45 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 859 mm | 692 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.0°C | 27.8°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
- Lobethal edges out on average school ICSEA (1034 vs 1027).
Lobethal vs Mount Torrens: common questions
Does Lobethal or Mount Torrens have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Lobethal scores 1034 vs 1027 in Mount Torrens. 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, Lobethal or Mount Torrens?
Lobethal scores 12/100 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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