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The Gap vs Lochaber

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Lochaber (976) sits above The Gap (974). The Gap skews owner-occupied (129%), Lochaber runs more rental-dense (56% owner).

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The Gap and Lochaber side by side

MeasureThe GapLochaber
Renting
Owner occupied129.0%56.0%
Renter occupied–21.0%
Schools
Schools nearby76
Average ICSEA974976
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population26122
Median age3738
Climate
Annual rainfall497 mm500 mm
Mean max, January29.2°C28.5°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
Lochaber edges out on average school ICSEA (976 vs 974). The Gap also has a higher family-household share (86% vs 63%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

The Gap vs Lochaber: common questions

Does The Gap or Lochaber have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Lochaber scores 976 vs 974 in The Gap. 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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