Side by sideSuburb comparison

Lost River vs Kialla.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Kialla edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Kialla (969) sits above Lost River (924).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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

Kialla edges out on average school ICSEA (969 vs 924).

Common questionsLost River vs Kialla

Common questions

Does Lost River or Kialla have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Kialla scores 969 vs 924 in Lost 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.

The numbers behind the take

Lost River
Metric
Kialla

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$270/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$270/wk
$215/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$230/wk
92.0%
Owner occupied
12.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
94
Population
4,604
45
Median age
52

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

4
Schools nearby
3
924
Avg ICSEA
969

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).