Side by sideSuburb comparison

North Johnstone vs Lake Eacham.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Lake Eacham (1007) sits above North Johnstone (989).

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

Lake Eacham edges out on average school ICSEA (1007 vs 989). Lake Eacham also has a higher family-household share (83% vs 73%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Common questionsNorth Johnstone vs Lake Eacham

Common questions

Does North Johnstone or Lake Eacham have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Lake Eacham scores 1007 vs 989 in North Johnstone. 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

North Johnstone
Metric
Lake Eacham

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$250/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$288/wk
$213/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$200/wk
81.0%
Owner occupied
80.0%
Renter occupied
17.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
67
Population
459
54
Median age
50

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

4
Schools nearby
3
989
Avg ICSEA
1007

Climate

2065 mm
Annual rainfall
2065 mm
31.5°C
Mean max (Jan)
31.5°C

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