Lyndoch vs Altona
Lyndoch scores higher on walkability (12/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Altona (1011) sits above Lyndoch (1003).
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Lyndoch and Altona side by side
| Measure | Lyndoch | Altona |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $560/wk | $625/wk |
| Unit rent | $460/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 83.0% | 88.0% |
| Renter occupied | 15.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 5 |
| Average ICSEA | 1003 | 1011 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 12 | 2 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 50 | 15 |
| Population | 2,151 | 114 |
| Median age | 44 | 50 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 542 mm | 542 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.2°C | 30.2°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
- Altona edges out on average school ICSEA (1011 vs 1003). Lyndoch also has a higher family-household share (79% vs 67%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Lyndoch vs Altona: common questions
Does Lyndoch or Altona have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Altona scores 1011 vs 1003 in Lyndoch. 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, Lyndoch or Altona?
Lyndoch scores 12/100 on walkability vs 2/100. 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.
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