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Padthaway vs Lochaber

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Lochaber (976) sits above Padthaway (973).

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Padthaway and Lochaber side by side

MeasurePadthawayLochaber
Renting
House rent$110/wk–
Unit rent$150/wk–
Owner occupied65.0%56.0%
Renter occupied14.0%21.0%
Schools
Schools nearby36
Average ICSEA973976
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population321122
Median age4438
Climate
Annual rainfall487 mm500 mm
Mean max, January28.7°C28.5°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
Lochaber edges out on average school ICSEA (976 vs 973).

Padthaway vs Lochaber: common questions

Does Padthaway or Lochaber have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Lochaber scores 976 vs 973 in Padthaway. 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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