Lochinvar vs Windermere

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Windermere (959) sits above Lochinvar (954). Lochinvar skews owner-occupied (85%), Windermere runs more rental-dense (69% owner).

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Lochinvar and Windermere side by side

MeasureLochinvarWindermere
Price and market
Median house$854,500–
Median unit$308,880–
Renting
House rent$650/wk$650/wk
Unit rent$520/wk$520/wk
Owner occupied85.0%69.0%
Renter occupied12.0%38.0%
Schools
Schools nearby1010
Average ICSEA954959
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score6010
Population1,09564
Median age4026
Climate
Annual rainfall772 mm772 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
Windermere edges out on average school ICSEA (959 vs 954). Lochinvar also has a higher family-household share (83% vs 69%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Lochinvar vs Windermere: common questions

Does Lochinvar or Windermere have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Windermere scores 959 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.