Swanpool vs Lima East
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Lima East (1011) sits above Swanpool (1008). Lima East skews owner-occupied (93%), Swanpool runs more rental-dense (79% owner).
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Swanpool and Lima East side by side
| Measure | Swanpool | Lima East |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 79.0% | 93.0% |
| Renter occupied | 18.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 18 |
| Average ICSEA | 1008 | 1011 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 227 | 165 |
| Median age | 54 | 53 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 820 mm | 909 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.8°C | 30.0°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 1008). Swanpool also has a higher family-household share (73% vs 59%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Swanpool vs Lima East: common questions
Does Swanpool or Lima East have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Lima East scores 1011 vs 1008 in Swanpool. 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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