Wooloowin vs Lutwyche
Wooloowin scores higher on walkability (100/100 vs 54/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Wooloowin (1119) sits above Lutwyche (1117). Wooloowin skews owner-occupied (49%), Lutwyche runs more rental-dense (31% owner).
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Wooloowin and Lutwyche side by side
| Measure | Wooloowin | Lutwyche |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $390/wk | $390/wk |
| Unit rent | $610/wk | $650/wk |
| Owner occupied | 49.0% | 31.0% |
| Renter occupied | 49.0% | 66.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1119 | 1117 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 54 |
| Transit score | 40 | 10 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 4,029 | 4,610 |
| Median age | 35 | 32 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1039 mm | 1039 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.8°C | 29.8°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
- Wooloowin edges out on average school ICSEA (1119 vs 1117).
Wooloowin vs Lutwyche: common questions
Does Wooloowin or Lutwyche have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Wooloowin scores 1119 vs 1117 in Lutwyche. 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, Wooloowin or Lutwyche?
Wooloowin scores 100/100 on walkability vs 54/100. 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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