South Hummocks vs Lochiel
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Lochiel (961) sits above South Hummocks (956). Lochiel skews owner-occupied (71%), South Hummocks runs more rental-dense (58% owner).
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South Hummocks and Lochiel side by side
| Measure | South Hummocks | Lochiel |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $330/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $175/wk |
| Owner occupied | 58.0% | 71.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 10.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 10 | 9 |
| Average ICSEA | 956 | 961 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | – | 0 |
| Transit score | – | 0 |
| Bike score | – | 0 |
| Population | 30 | 104 |
| Median age | 32 | 50 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 402 mm | 384 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.6°C | 31.2°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
- Lochiel edges out on average school ICSEA (961 vs 956). South Hummocks also has a higher family-household share (100% vs 54%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
South Hummocks vs Lochiel: common questions
Does South Hummocks or Lochiel have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Lochiel scores 961 vs 956 in South Hummocks. 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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