Lochinvar vs Allandale

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Allandale (976) sits above Lochinvar (954).

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Lochinvar and Allandale side by side

MeasureLochinvarAllandale
Price and market
Median house$854,500–
Median unit$308,880–
Renting
House rent$650/wk$640/wk
Unit rent$520/wk$495/wk
Owner occupied85.0%84.0%
Renter occupied12.0%–
Schools
Schools nearby106
Average ICSEA954976
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score6055
Population1,09568
Median age4049
Climate
Annual rainfall772 mm759 mm
Mean max, January30.7°C30.7°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
Allandale edges out on average school ICSEA (976 vs 954). Lochinvar also has a higher family-household share (83% vs 69%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Lochinvar vs Allandale: common questions

Does Lochinvar or Allandale have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Allandale scores 976 vs 954 in Lochinvar. 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.