Side by sideSuburb comparison

Marcus Hill vs Point Lonsdale.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Point Lonsdale (1101) sits above Marcus Hill (1068).

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

Point Lonsdale edges out on average school ICSEA (1101 vs 1068). Marcus Hill also has a higher family-household share (88% vs 68%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Common questionsMarcus Hill vs Point Lonsdale

Common questions

Does Marcus Hill or Point Lonsdale have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Point Lonsdale scores 1101 vs 1068 in Marcus Hill. 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

Marcus Hill
Metric
Point Lonsdale

Price & Market

Median house
$1,200,000
Median unit
$316,800
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$375/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$400/wk
$300/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$420/wk
76.0%
Owner occupied
80.0%
12.0%
Renter occupied
13.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
15
Bike score
15
164
Population
3,788
48
Median age
61

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

13
Schools nearby
7
1068
Avg ICSEA
1101

Climate

612 mm
Annual rainfall
612 mm
25.3°C
Mean max (Jan)
25.3°C

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