Lonsdale vs Reynella
Reynella scores higher on walkability (6/100 vs 48/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Reynella (1012) sits above Lonsdale (975).
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Lonsdale and Reynella side by side
| Measure | Lonsdale | Reynella |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $850,000 |
| Median unit | – | $216,000 |
| House price change, 12 months | – | +14.1% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $620/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $320/wk |
| Owner occupied | – | 79.0% |
| Renter occupied | 60.0% | 19.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 975 | 1012 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 6 | 48 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 55 | 100 |
| Population | 23 | 4,836 |
| Median age | 48 | 38 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 506 mm | 603 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.9°C | 27.8°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
- Reynella edges out on average school ICSEA (1012 vs 975). Reynella also has a higher family-household share (69% vs 40%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Lonsdale vs Reynella: common questions
Does Lonsdale or Reynella have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Reynella scores 1012 vs 975 in Lonsdale. 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, Lonsdale or Reynella?
Reynella scores 48/100 on walkability vs 6/100. 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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