Orbost vs Lochend
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Lochend (956) sits above Orbost (920).
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Orbost and Lochend side by side
| Measure | Orbost | Lochend |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $360,000 | – |
| Median unit | $158,400 | – |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 74.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 21.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 3 | 4 |
| Average ICSEA | 920 | 956 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 74 | – |
| Transit score | 0 | – |
| Bike score | 40 | – |
| Population | 2,264 | – |
| Median age | 53 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 786 mm | 806 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.1°C | 25.9°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
- Lochend edges out on average school ICSEA (956 vs 920).
Orbost vs Lochend: common questions
Does Orbost or Lochend have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Lochend scores 956 vs 920 in Orbost. 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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