Side by sideSuburb comparison

Swansea vs Tooms Lake.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Swansea edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Swansea (1009) sits above Tooms Lake (928).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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

Swansea edges out on average school ICSEA (1009 vs 928).

Common questionsSwansea vs Tooms Lake

Common questions

Does Swansea or Tooms Lake have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Swansea scores 1009 vs 928 in Tooms Lake. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Swansea
Metric
Tooms Lake

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$245/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$200/wk
$208/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$170/wk
Owner occupied
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
3,458
Population
9
59
Median age
60

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

2
Schools nearby
3
1009
Avg ICSEA
928

Climate

Annual rainfall
586 mm
Mean max (Jan)
21.8°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).