Williamstown vs Lyndoch
Lyndoch scores higher on walkability (2/100 vs 12/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Lyndoch (1003) sits above Williamstown (994).
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Williamstown and Lyndoch side by side
| Measure | Williamstown | Lyndoch |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $480/wk | $560/wk |
| Unit rent | $425/wk | $460/wk |
| Owner occupied | 86.0% | 83.0% |
| Renter occupied | 11.0% | 15.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 994 | 1003 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 2 | 12 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 50 |
| Population | 2,981 | 2,151 |
| Median age | 42 | 44 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 651 mm | 542 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.5°C | 30.2°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
- Lyndoch edges out on average school ICSEA (1003 vs 994).
Williamstown vs Lyndoch: common questions
Does Williamstown or Lyndoch have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Lyndoch scores 1003 vs 994 in Williamstown. 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.
Which is more walkable, Williamstown or Lyndoch?
Lyndoch scores 12/100 on walkability vs 2/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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