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Samaria vs Lima East

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Lima East (1011) sits above Samaria (1010). Lima East skews owner-occupied (93%), Samaria runs more rental-dense (62% owner).

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Samaria and Lima East side by side

MeasureSamariaLima East
Renting
Owner occupied62.0%93.0%
Renter occupied14.0%–
Schools
Schools nearby1718
Average ICSEA10101011
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population57165
Median age5453
Climate
Annual rainfall868 mm909 mm
Mean max, January30.0°C30.0°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
Lima East edges out on average school ICSEA (1011 vs 1010).

Samaria vs Lima East: common questions

Does Samaria or Lima East have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Lima East scores 1011 vs 1010 in Samaria. 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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