Lucas Heights vs Engadine.
Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk.
Engadine scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 46/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Lucas Heights (1067) sits above Engadine (1060).
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
Lucas Heights edges out on average school ICSEA (1067 vs 1060).
Common questions
Does Lucas Heights or Engadine have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Lucas Heights scores 1067 vs 1060 in Engadine. 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.
Which is more walkable, Lucas Heights or Engadine?
Engadine scores 46/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
The numbers behind the take
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Lifestyle & Demographics
Risk & Hazard
Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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