Oswald vs Lochinvar

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Oswald (976) sits above Lochinvar (954).

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Oswald and Lochinvar side by side

MeasureOswaldLochinvar
Price and market
Median house–$854,500
Median unit–$308,880
Renting
House rent$650/wk$650/wk
Unit rent$520/wk$520/wk
Owner occupied79.0%85.0%
Renter occupied24.0%12.0%
Schools
Schools nearby610
Average ICSEA976954
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score060
Population881,095
Median age4440
Climate
Annual rainfall759 mm772 mm
Mean max, January30.7°C30.7°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
Oswald edges out on average school ICSEA (976 vs 954). Lochinvar also has a higher family-household share (83% vs 69%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Oswald vs Lochinvar: common questions

Does Oswald or Lochinvar have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Oswald scores 976 vs 954 in Lochinvar. 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.