Side by sideSuburb comparison

The Basin vs Lovett Bay.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Lovett Bay (1097) sits above The Basin (1083).

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

Lovett Bay edges out on average school ICSEA (1097 vs 1083).

Common questionsThe Basin vs Lovett Bay

Common questions

Does The Basin or Lovett Bay have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Lovett Bay scores 1097 vs 1083 in The Basin. 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

The Basin
Metric
Lovett Bay

Price & Market

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

Rental

$850/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$595/wk
$723/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$500/wk
Owner occupied
77.0%
Renter occupied
25.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
1,740
Population
117
58
Median age
59

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

13
Schools nearby
20
1083
Avg ICSEA
1097

Climate

1302 mm
Annual rainfall
1302 mm
26.0°C
Mean max (Jan)
26.0°C

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