Lovedale vs Neath
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Lovedale (925) sits above Neath (921).
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Lovedale and Neath side by side
| Measure | Lovedale | Neath |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $615,000 |
| Median unit | – | $240,480 |
| House price change, 12 months | – | +1.7% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $590/wk | $535/wk |
| Unit rent | $480/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 84.0% | 86.0% |
| Renter occupied | 14.0% | 11.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 11 | 18 |
| Average ICSEA | 925 | 921 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 5 |
| Population | 502 | 430 |
| Median age | 50 | 55 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 706 mm | 755 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.9°C | 30.4°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
- Lovedale edges out on average school ICSEA (925 vs 921). Lovedale also has a higher family-household share (81% vs 57%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Lovedale vs Neath: common questions
Does Lovedale or Neath have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Lovedale scores 925 vs 921 in Neath. 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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