Ranelagh vs Lucaston
Ranelagh scores higher on walkability (4/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Ranelagh (942) sits above Lucaston (937).
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Ranelagh and Lucaston side by side
| Measure | Ranelagh | Lucaston |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $290/wk | $290/wk |
| Unit rent | $330/wk | $300/wk |
| Owner occupied | 82.0% | 91.0% |
| Renter occupied | 14.0% | 7.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 4 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | 942 | 937 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 4 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 1,484 | 422 |
| Median age | 37 | 44 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 781 mm | 1059 mm |
| Mean max, January | 22.7°C | 19.5°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
- Ranelagh edges out on average school ICSEA (942 vs 937).
Ranelagh vs Lucaston: common questions
Does Ranelagh or Lucaston have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Ranelagh scores 942 vs 937 in Lucaston. 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.
Which is more walkable, Ranelagh or Lucaston?
Ranelagh scores 4/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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