Side by sideSuburb comparison

Ross vs Tooms Lake.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Ross (938) sits above Tooms Lake (928).

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

Ross edges out on average school ICSEA (938 vs 928).

Common questionsRoss vs Tooms Lake

Common questions

Does Ross or Tooms Lake have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Ross scores 938 vs 928 in Tooms Lake. 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

Ross
Metric
Tooms Lake

Price & Market

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

Rental

$200/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$200/wk
$170/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$170/wk
Owner occupied
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

Walk score
0
Transit score
0
Bike score
0
414
Population
9
57
Median age
60

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

3
Schools nearby
3
938
Avg ICSEA
928

Climate

586 mm
Annual rainfall
586 mm
21.8°C
Mean max (Jan)
21.8°C

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