Side by sideSuburb comparison

Singleton vs Lakelands.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Lakelands (992) sits above Singleton (988).

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

Lakelands edges out on average school ICSEA (992 vs 988).

Common questionsSingleton vs Lakelands

Common questions

Does Singleton or Lakelands have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Lakelands scores 992 vs 988 in Singleton. 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

Singleton
Metric
Lakelands

Price & Market

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

Rental

$370/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$350/wk
$370/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$350/wk
80.0%
Owner occupied
75.0%
19.0%
Renter occupied
23.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

12
Walk score
12
0
Transit score
20
100
Bike score
100
4,021
Population
6,171
35
Median age
32

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
988
Avg ICSEA
992

Climate

724 mm
Annual rainfall
724 mm
31.4°C
Mean max (Jan)
31.4°C

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