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
| Measure | Spence | Bool Lagoon |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 67.0% | 78.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 17.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 5 | 9 |
| Average ICSEA | 976 | 972 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 50 | 42 |
| Median age | 41 | 39 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 552 mm | 572 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.0°C | 28.1°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.
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