Lort River vs Grass Patch
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Grass Patch (1024) sits above Lort River (1023).
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Lort River and Grass Patch side by side
| Measure | Lort River | Grass Patch |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $115/wk | $140/wk |
| Unit rent | $115/wk | $140/wk |
| Owner occupied | 56.0% | 65.0% |
| Renter occupied | 19.0% | 6.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 3 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 1023 | 1024 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | – | 0 |
| Transit score | – | 0 |
| Bike score | – | 0 |
| Population | 60 | 113 |
| Median age | 36 | 42 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 366 mm | 361 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.8°C | 29.8°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
- Grass Patch edges out on average school ICSEA (1024 vs 1023). Lort River also has a higher family-household share (100% vs 75%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Lort River vs Grass Patch: common questions
Does Lort River or Grass Patch have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Grass Patch scores 1024 vs 1023 in Lort River. 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.
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