Side by sideSuburb comparison

Lucknow vs Nicholson.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Nicholson (974) sits above Lucknow (969).

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

Nicholson edges out on average school ICSEA (974 vs 969).

Common questionsLucknow vs Nicholson

Common questions

Does Lucknow or Nicholson have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Nicholson scores 974 vs 969 in Lucknow. 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

Lucknow
Metric
Nicholson

Price & Market

$630,000
Median house
$205,920
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$280/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$300/wk
$238/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$255/wk
Owner occupied
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
25
Bike score
40
20,015
Population
1,322
46
Median age
47

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

11
Schools nearby
18
969
Avg ICSEA
974

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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