Lower Light vs Middle Beach

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Middle Beach (976) sits above Lower Light (956).

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Lower Light and Middle Beach side by side

MeasureLower LightMiddle Beach
Renting
House rent$425/wk–
Unit rent$300/wk–
Owner occupied77.0%69.0%
Renter occupied17.0%17.0%
Schools
Schools nearby207
Average ICSEA956976
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population20394
Median age4549
Climate
Annual rainfall389 mm404 mm
Mean max, January30.5°C30.5°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
Middle Beach edges out on average school ICSEA (976 vs 956). Lower Light also has a higher family-household share (77% vs 49%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Lower Light vs Middle Beach: common questions

Does Lower Light or Middle Beach have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Middle Beach scores 976 vs 956 in Lower Light. 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.