Monash vs Lyrup
Lyrup scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Lyrup (938) sits above Monash (934).
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Monash and Lyrup side by side
| Measure | Monash | Lyrup |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $360/wk | $250/wk |
| Unit rent | $230/wk | $220/wk |
| Owner occupied | 82.0% | 73.0% |
| Renter occupied | 12.0% | 18.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 7 | 5 |
| Average ICSEA | 934 | 938 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 2 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 1,110 | 346 |
| Median age | 47 | 51 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 252 mm | 269 mm |
| Mean max, January | 33.1°C | 33.1°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
- Lyrup edges out on average school ICSEA (938 vs 934). Monash also has a higher family-household share (76% vs 63%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Monash vs Lyrup: common questions
Does Monash or Lyrup have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Lyrup scores 938 vs 934 in Monash. 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, Monash or Lyrup?
Lyrup scores 2/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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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