Allandale vs Lovedale
The verdict
Allandale is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.66M versus $2.55M in Lovedale. Allandale rates higher for transport (40 vs 18). Lovedale rates higher for liveability (27 vs 22). Allandale is closer to the coast (39.9 km vs 42.4 km).
Scores
AllandaleLovedale
| Allandale | Lovedale | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 28 |
| Transport | 40 | 18 |
| Education | 38 | 41 |
| Liveability | 22 | 27 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Allandale | Lovedale | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 68 | 502 |
| Median age | 49 | 50 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,124 | $2,162 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 20.5% | 31.3% |
| Born in Australia | 95.6% | 80.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.7 |
Growth: Allandale High Growth · Lovedale High Growth
Property
| Allandale | Lovedale | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.66M | $2.55M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $620 | $570 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | 43 |
Median price history
Safety
| Allandale | Lovedale | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 30 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 598 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 2,941 | 598 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,471 | 398 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 11,765 | 6,175 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Allandale | Lovedale | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 0 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Allandale · Lovedale
Transport
| Allandale | Lovedale | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 40 | 18 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 2 | 15 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.4 km | 7.2 km |
Liveability
| Allandale | Lovedale | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.5°C | 27.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,100 | 1,100 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 2 |
| Parks | 0 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 3 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 39.9 km | 42.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 128.9 km | 125.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 11.9 km | 8.9 km |
Population & growth
| Allandale | Lovedale | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 68 | 502 |
| Estimated 2025 | 87 | 644 |
| Projected 2041 | 127 | 937 |
| Annual growth rate | 6.35% | 6.43% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Allandale or Lovedale?
Allandale is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.66M versus $2.55M.
Which has better public transport, Allandale or Lovedale?
Allandale has the higher transport score (Allandale 40/100 vs Lovedale 18/100).
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