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Lochaber vs The Gap

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Lochaber (976) sits above The Gap (974). The Gap skews owner-occupied (129%), Lochaber runs more rental-dense (56% owner).

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Lochaber and The Gap side by side

MeasureLochaberThe Gap
Renting
Owner occupied56.0%129.0%
Renter occupied21.0%–
Schools
Schools nearby67
Average ICSEA976974
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population12226
Median age3837
Climate
Annual rainfall500 mm497 mm
Mean max, January28.5°C29.2°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
Lochaber edges out on average school ICSEA (976 vs 974). The Gap also has a higher family-household share (86% vs 63%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Lochaber vs The Gap: common questions

Does Lochaber or The Gap have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Lochaber scores 976 vs 974 in The Gap. 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.

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