Side by sideSuburb comparison

Nicholson vs Lucknow.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Nicholson (974) sits above Lucknow (969).

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

Nicholson edges out on average school ICSEA (974 vs 969).

Common questionsNicholson vs Lucknow

Common questions

Does Nicholson or Lucknow have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Nicholson scores 974 vs 969 in Lucknow. 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

Nicholson
Metric
Lucknow

Price & Market

Median house
$630,000
Median unit
$205,920
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$300/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$280/wk
$255/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$238/wk
Owner occupied
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
40
Bike score
25
1,322
Population
20,015
47
Median age
46

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

18
Schools nearby
11
974
Avg ICSEA
969

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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