Side by sideSuburb comparison

Point Sturt vs Lake Alexandrina.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Point Sturt (965) sits above Lake Alexandrina (949).

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 Sturt edges out on average school ICSEA (965 vs 949).

Common questionsPoint Sturt vs Lake Alexandrina

Common questions

Does Point Sturt or Lake Alexandrina have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Point Sturt scores 965 vs 949 in Lake Alexandrina. 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 Sturt
Metric
Lake Alexandrina

Price & Market

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

Rental

$250/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$150/wk
$230/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$128/wk
73.0%
Owner occupied
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
64
Population
1,111
56
Median age
49

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

3
Schools nearby
17
965
Avg ICSEA
949

Climate

448 mm
Annual rainfall
448 mm
27.9°C
Mean max (Jan)
27.9°C

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