Lower Mount Walker vs Lanefield

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Lower Mount Walker (952) sits above Lanefield (941).

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Lower Mount Walker and Lanefield side by side

MeasureLower Mount WalkerLanefield
Renting
Owner occupied80.0%73.0%
Renter occupied7.0%14.0%
Schools
Schools nearby176
Average ICSEA952941
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population19297
Median age5153
Climate
Annual rainfall775 mm788 mm
Mean max, January32.1°C32.0°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
Lower Mount Walker edges out on average school ICSEA (952 vs 941).

Lower Mount Walker vs Lanefield: common questions

Does Lower Mount Walker or Lanefield have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Lower Mount Walker scores 952 vs 941 in Lanefield. 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.