Lochington vs Comet
Lochington scores higher on walkability (100/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Lochington (959) sits above Comet (930). Lochington skews owner-occupied (73%), Comet runs more rental-dense (62% owner).
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Lochington and Comet side by side
| Measure | Lochington | Comet |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 73.0% | 62.0% |
| Renter occupied | 13.0% | 11.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 10 | 7 |
| Average ICSEA | 959 | 930 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 0 |
| Transit score | 10 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 0 |
| Population | 128 | 360 |
| Median age | 32 | 41 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 544 mm | 506 mm |
| Mean max, January | 34.7°C | 34.6°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
- Lochington edges out on average school ICSEA (959 vs 930).
Lochington vs Comet: common questions
Does Lochington or Comet have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Lochington scores 959 vs 930 in Comet. 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, Lochington or Comet?
Lochington scores 100/100 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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