Swanpool vs Lima

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Swanpool (1008) sits above Lima (1006).

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Swanpool and Lima side by side

MeasureSwanpoolLima
Renting
Owner occupied79.0%81.0%
Renter occupied18.0%25.0%
Schools
Schools nearby2018
Average ICSEA10081006
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population22792
Median age5452
Climate
Annual rainfall820 mm859 mm
Mean max, January30.8°C30.5°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
Swanpool edges out on average school ICSEA (1008 vs 1006). Lima also has a higher family-household share (84% vs 73%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Swanpool vs Lima: common questions

Does Swanpool or Lima have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Swanpool scores 1008 vs 1006 in Lima. 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.