Poonindie vs Louth Bay

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Louth Bay (943) sits above Poonindie (929).

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Poonindie and Louth Bay side by side

MeasurePoonindieLouth Bay
Renting
House rent–$500/wk
Unit rent–$260/wk
Owner occupied83.0%74.0%
Renter occupied18.0%16.0%
Schools
Schools nearby912
Average ICSEA929943
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population210125
Median age3458
Climate
Annual rainfall391 mm414 mm
Mean max, January26.4°C26.4°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
Louth Bay edges out on average school ICSEA (943 vs 929). Poonindie also has a higher family-household share (89% vs 50%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Poonindie vs Louth Bay: common questions

Does Poonindie or Louth Bay have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Louth Bay scores 943 vs 929 in Poonindie. 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.