Basket Range vs Lenswood
The verdict
Lenswood is more affordable, with a median house price of $827K versus $1.04M in Basket Range. Basket Range rates higher for education (78 vs 63). Basket Range is closer to the coast (24.2 km vs 27.4 km).
Scores
| Basket Range | Lenswood | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 31 |
| Transport | 30 | 27 |
| Education | 78 | 63 |
| Liveability | 8 | 8 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Basket Range | Lenswood | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 364 | 534 |
| Median age | 43 | 43 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,988 | $1,968 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 49.3% | 36.5% |
| Born in Australia | 73.1% | 82.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.8 |
Growth: Basket Range Declining · Lenswood Stable
Property
| Basket Range | Lenswood | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.04M | $827K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $470 | 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
Safety
| Basket Range | Lenswood | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 25 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 275 | 187 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | Data not available | 936 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,648 | 2,435 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Basket Range | Lenswood | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,127 | 1,044 |
See the full school list on each profile: Basket Range · Lenswood
Transport
| Basket Range | Lenswood | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 30 | 27 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 59 | 73 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 14.6 km | 19.2 km |
Liveability
| Basket Range | Lenswood | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 15.5°C | 15.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 550 | 550 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 0 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 24.2 km | 27.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 15.8 km | 20.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 14.4 km | 18.1 km |
Population & growth
| Basket Range | Lenswood | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 364 | 534 |
| Estimated 2025 | 388 | 561 |
| Projected 2041 | 363 | 553 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.61% | 1.24% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Basket Range or Lenswood?
Lenswood is more affordable, with a median house price of $827K versus $1.04M.
Which has better schools, Basket Range or Lenswood?
Basket Range has a higher average school ICSEA (Basket Range 1127 vs Lenswood 1044; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Basket Range or Lenswood?
Basket Range has the higher transport score (Basket Range 30/100 vs Lenswood 27/100).
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