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Lochaber vs Woolumbool

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Woolumbool (977) sits above Lochaber (976).

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Lochaber and Woolumbool side by side

MeasureLochaberWoolumbool
Renting
Owner occupied56.0%57.0%
Renter occupied21.0%29.0%
Schools
Schools nearby64
Average ICSEA976977
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population12275
Median age3831
Climate
Annual rainfall500 mm504 mm
Mean max, January28.5°C27.9°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
Woolumbool edges out on average school ICSEA (977 vs 976). Woolumbool also has a higher family-household share (100% vs 63%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Lochaber vs Woolumbool: common questions

Does Lochaber or Woolumbool have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Woolumbool scores 977 vs 976 in Lochaber. 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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