Side by sideSuburb comparison

Lotus Creek vs May Downs.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Lotus Creek (1001) sits above May Downs (976). May Downs skews owner-occupied (70%), Lotus Creek runs more rental-dense (29% owner).

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

Lotus Creek edges out on average school ICSEA (1001 vs 976).

Common questionsLotus Creek vs May Downs

Common questions

Does Lotus Creek or May Downs have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Lotus Creek scores 1001 vs 976 in May Downs. 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

Lotus Creek
Metric
May Downs

Price & Market

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

Rental

$110/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$55/wk
$94/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$350/wk
29.0%
Owner occupied
70.0%
13.0%
Renter occupied
11.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
113
Population
93
33
Median age
38

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

1
Schools nearby
2
1001
Avg ICSEA
976

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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