Lota vs Ransome
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Ransome (1044) sits above Lota (1040).
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Lota and Ransome side by side
| Measure | Lota | Ransome |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 75.0% | 79.0% |
| Renter occupied | 23.0% | 19.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1040 | 1044 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | – | 0 |
| Transit score | – | 0 |
| Bike score | – | 100 |
| Population | 3,518 | 429 |
| Median age | 42 | 41 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 986 mm | 1018 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.3°C | 29.4°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
- Ransome edges out on average school ICSEA (1044 vs 1040). Ransome also has a higher family-household share (88% vs 77%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Lota vs Ransome: common questions
Does Lota or Ransome have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Ransome scores 1044 vs 1040 in Lota. 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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