Side by sideSuburb comparison

Lucyvale vs Nariel Valley.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Nariel Valley (989) sits above Lucyvale (979). Lucyvale skews owner-occupied (114%), Nariel Valley runs more rental-dense (75% owner).

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

Nariel Valley edges out on average school ICSEA (989 vs 979).

Common questionsLucyvale vs Nariel Valley

Common questions

Does Lucyvale or Nariel Valley have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Nariel Valley scores 989 vs 979 in Lucyvale. 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

Lucyvale
Metric
Nariel Valley

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$340/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$200/wk
$289/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$165/wk
114.0%
Owner occupied
75.0%
Renter occupied
14.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
25
Population
87
46
Median age
52

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

5
Schools nearby
2
979
Avg ICSEA
989

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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