Lostock vs Halton
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Halton (954) sits above Lostock (949). Halton skews owner-occupied (86%), Lostock runs more rental-dense (76% owner).
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Lostock and Halton side by side
| Measure | Lostock | Halton |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 76.0% | 86.0% |
| Renter occupied | 16.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 18 | 13 |
| Average ICSEA | 949 | 954 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 65 | 25 |
| Median age | 42 | 43 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1007 mm | 1084 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.0°C | 29.7°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
- Halton edges out on average school ICSEA (954 vs 949). Halton also has a higher family-household share (157% vs 52%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Lostock vs Halton: common questions
Does Lostock or Halton have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Halton scores 954 vs 949 in Lostock. 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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