Side by sideSuburb comparison

Point Lonsdale vs Marcus Hill.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Point Lonsdale (1101) sits above Marcus Hill (1068).

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

Point Lonsdale edges out on average school ICSEA (1101 vs 1068). Marcus Hill also has a higher family-household share (88% vs 68%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Common questionsPoint Lonsdale vs Marcus Hill

Common questions

Does Point Lonsdale or Marcus Hill have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Point Lonsdale scores 1101 vs 1068 in Marcus Hill. 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

Point Lonsdale
Metric
Marcus Hill

Price & Market

$1,200,000
Median house
$316,800
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$400/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$375/wk
$420/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$300/wk
80.0%
Owner occupied
76.0%
13.0%
Renter occupied
12.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
15
Bike score
15
3,788
Population
164
61
Median age
48

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

7
Schools nearby
13
1101
Avg ICSEA
1068

Climate

612 mm
Annual rainfall
612 mm
25.3°C
Mean max (Jan)
25.3°C

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