Tunnel vs Lalla
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Lalla (963) sits above Tunnel (962). Lalla skews owner-occupied (103%), Tunnel runs more rental-dense (92% owner).
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Tunnel and Lalla side by side
| Measure | Tunnel | Lalla |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $250/wk | $240/wk |
| Unit rent | $250/wk | $275/wk |
| Owner occupied | 92.0% | 103.0% |
| Renter occupied | 12.0% | 13.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 19 |
| Average ICSEA | 962 | 963 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 92 | 86 |
| Median age | 44 | 52 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 992 mm | 936 mm |
| Mean max, January | 22.3°C | 22.8°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
- Lalla edges out on average school ICSEA (963 vs 962). Tunnel also has a higher family-household share (85% vs 75%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Tunnel vs Lalla: common questions
Does Tunnel or Lalla have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Lalla scores 963 vs 962 in Tunnel. 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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