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Poltalloch vs Lake Alexandrina

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Lake Alexandrina (949) sits above Poltalloch (906).

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Poltalloch and Lake Alexandrina side by side

MeasurePoltallochLake Alexandrina
Renting
Owner occupied25.0%–
Renter occupied75.0%–
Schools
Schools nearby817
Average ICSEA906949
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population41–
Median age29–
Climate
Annual rainfall420 mm397 mm
Mean max, January27.4°C27.3°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
Lake Alexandrina edges out on average school ICSEA (949 vs 906).

Poltalloch vs Lake Alexandrina: common questions

Does Poltalloch or Lake Alexandrina have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Lake Alexandrina scores 949 vs 906 in Poltalloch. 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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