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The Lakes vs Beechina

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving The Lakes (995) sits above Beechina (977).

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The Lakes and Beechina side by side

MeasureThe LakesBeechina
Renting
House rent$375/wk$375/wk
Unit rent$319/wk$300/wk
Owner occupied88.0%89.0%
Schools
Schools nearby104
Average ICSEA995977
Lifestyle and people
Walk score–0
Transit score–0
Bike score–0
Population20128
Median age5639
Climate
Annual rainfall682 mm724 mm
Mean max, January32.8°C32.5°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
The Lakes edges out on average school ICSEA (995 vs 977). The Lakes also has a higher family-household share (100% vs 78%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

The Lakes vs Beechina: common questions

Does The Lakes or Beechina have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), The Lakes scores 995 vs 977 in Beechina. 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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