Side by sideSuburb comparison

Lynwood vs Beckenham.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Lynwood (1015) sits above Beckenham (1005).

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

Lynwood edges out on average school ICSEA (1015 vs 1005).

Common questionsLynwood vs Beckenham

Common questions

Does Lynwood or Beckenham have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Lynwood scores 1015 vs 1005 in Beckenham. 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

Lynwood
Metric
Beckenham

Price & Market

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

Rental

$320/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$350/wk
$350/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$340/wk
68.0%
Owner occupied
61.0%
30.0%
Renter occupied
36.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

26
Walk score
0
Transit score
100
Bike score
3,541
Population
9,092
36
Median age
34

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1015
Avg ICSEA
1005

Climate

777 mm
Annual rainfall
777 mm
31.7°C
Mean max (Jan)
31.7°C

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