Spence vs Bool Lagoon

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Spence (976) sits above Bool Lagoon (972). Bool Lagoon skews owner-occupied (78%), Spence runs more rental-dense (67% owner).

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Spence and Bool Lagoon side by side

MeasureSpenceBool Lagoon
Renting
Owner occupied67.0%78.0%
Renter occupied–17.0%
Schools
Schools nearby59
Average ICSEA976972
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population5042
Median age4139
Climate
Annual rainfall552 mm572 mm
Mean max, January28.0°C28.1°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
Spence edges out on average school ICSEA (976 vs 972). Spence also has a higher family-household share (72% vs 61%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Spence vs Bool Lagoon: common questions

Does Spence or Bool Lagoon have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Spence scores 976 vs 972 in Bool Lagoon. 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.