Middle Beach vs Lower Light
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Middle Beach (976) sits above Lower Light (956).
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Middle Beach and Lower Light side by side
| Measure | Middle Beach | Lower Light |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $425/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $300/wk |
| Owner occupied | 69.0% | 77.0% |
| Renter occupied | 17.0% | 17.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 7 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 976 | 956 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 94 | 203 |
| Median age | 49 | 45 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 404 mm | 389 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.5°C | 30.5°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
- Middle Beach edges out on average school ICSEA (976 vs 956). Lower Light also has a higher family-household share (77% vs 49%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Middle Beach vs Lower Light: common questions
Does Middle Beach or Lower Light have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Middle Beach scores 976 vs 956 in Lower Light. 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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