Lost River vs Wheeo
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Wheeo (969) sits above Lost River (924). Lost River skews owner-occupied (92%), Wheeo runs more rental-dense (77% owner).
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Lost River and Wheeo side by side
| Measure | Lost River | Wheeo |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $463/wk | $463/wk |
| Owner occupied | 92.0% | 77.0% |
| Renter occupied | 12.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 4 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | 924 | 969 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 94 | 68 |
| Median age | 45 | 50 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 755 mm | 747 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.1°C | 28.0°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
- Wheeo edges out on average school ICSEA (969 vs 924). Lost River also has a higher family-household share (96% vs 77%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Lost River vs Wheeo: common questions
Does Lost River or Wheeo have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Wheeo 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.
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