Lyra vs Somme
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Somme (936) sits above Lyra (921).
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Lyra and Somme side by side
| Measure | Lyra | Somme |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 72.0% | 67.0% |
| Renter occupied | 22.0% | 19.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 7 | 10 |
| Average ICSEA | 921 | 936 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 35 | 39 |
| Median age | 54 | 62 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 686 mm | 665 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.5°C | 29.0°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
- Somme edges out on average school ICSEA (936 vs 921). Somme also has a higher family-household share (57% vs 39%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Lyra vs Somme: common questions
Does Lyra or Somme have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Somme scores 936 vs 921 in Lyra. 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.
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