Lochiel vs Bute

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Lochiel (961) sits above Bute (946). Bute skews owner-occupied (82%), Lochiel runs more rental-dense (71% owner).

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Lochiel and Bute side by side

MeasureLochielBute
Renting
House rent$330/wk$400/wk
Unit rent$175/wk$150/wk
Owner occupied71.0%82.0%
Renter occupied10.0%14.0%
Schools
Schools nearby99
Average ICSEA961946
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population104389
Median age5051
Climate
Annual rainfall384 mm385 mm
Mean max, January31.2°C31.2°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
Lochiel edges out on average school ICSEA (961 vs 946). Bute also has a higher family-household share (64% vs 54%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Lochiel vs Bute: common questions

Does Lochiel or Bute have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Lochiel scores 961 vs 946 in Bute. 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.