Ainslie vs Lyneham
The verdict
Ainslie rates higher for transport (56 vs 49). Ainslie is closer to the coast (105.6 km vs 108.2 km). On the separate residential safety score, Ainslie rates higher (59 vs 46/100 in Lyneham).
Scores
AinslieLyneham
| Ainslie | Lyneham | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 78 | 73 |
| Transport | 56 | 49 |
| Education | 95 | 94 |
| Liveability | 84 | 79 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Ainslie | Lyneham | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,376 | 5,703 |
| Median age | 42 | 35 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,434 | $2,084 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 71.9% | 70.9% |
| Born in Australia | 74.9% | 61.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.1 |
Growth: Ainslie High Growth · Lyneham High Growth
Property
| Ainslie | Lyneham | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Data not available
Safety
| Ainslie | Lyneham | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 59 | 46 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 279 | 333 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 205 | 333 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 242 | 298 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,051 | 4,840 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Ainslie | Lyneham | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 3 |
| Government | 1 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,140 | 1,140 |
Transport
| Ainslie | Lyneham | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 56 | 49 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 34 | 28 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 20 | 26 |
| Nearest train station (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
Liveability
| Ainslie | Lyneham | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.0°C | 28.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 11.5°C | 11.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 620 | 620 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 4 | 5 |
| Parks | 27 | 18 |
| Playgrounds | 8 | 8 |
| Swimming pools | 94 | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 3 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 105.6 km | 108.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 2.6 km | 4.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.4 km | 4.0 km |
Population & growth
| Ainslie | Lyneham | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,376 | 5,703 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,498 | 6,041 |
| Projected 2041 | 7,073 | 7,504 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.56% | 1.45% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Ainslie or Lyneham?
Ainslie has the higher residential safety score (Ainslie 59/100 vs Lyneham 46/100).
Which has better schools, Ainslie or Lyneham?
Ainslie and Lyneham have similar average school ICSEA scores (1140 and 1140).
Which has better public transport, Ainslie or Lyneham?
Ainslie has the higher transport score (Ainslie 56/100 vs Lyneham 49/100).
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