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Batar Creek vs Lorne

The verdict

Lorne is more affordable, with a median house price of $860K versus $2.32M in Batar Creek. Batar Creek rates higher for transport (35 vs 0). Batar Creek is closer to the coast (11.8 km vs 18.3 km).

Scores

Batar CreekLorne
Batar CreekLorne
Overall3724
Transport350
Education5754
Liveability2222

Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.

Demographics

Batar CreekLorne
Population93277
Median age5153
Median household income (wk)$2,071$1,542
Bachelor degree or higher40.0%32.1%
Born in Australia82.8%83.4%
Avg household size2.82.6

Growth: Batar Creek Moderate Growth · Lorne Moderate Growth

Property

Batar CreekLorne
Median house price$2.32M$860K
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoYData not availableData not available
Median rent — house (wk)$580$580
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)Data not available50

Median price history

Safety

Batar CreekLorne
Residential safety score
Break & enter dwelling /100k0722
Motor vehicle theft /100k01,083
Domestic assault /100k0361
Total incidents /100k (all)2,1519,386

Total incidents over time

Schools

Batar CreekLorne
Total schools00
Government00
Independent00
Average ICSEAData not availableData not available

See the full school list on each profile: Batar Creek · Lorne

Transport

Batar CreekLorne
Transport score350
Train stations00
Bus stops00
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)4.9 km9.9 km

Liveability

Batar CreekLorne
Summer max temp28.0°C28.0°C
Winter max temp18.5°C18.5°C
Annual rainfall (mm)1,1501,150
Supermarkets00
Cafes & restaurants01
Parks01
PlaygroundsData not availableData not available
Swimming poolsData not availableData not available
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)11.8 km18.3 km
Distance to CBD (km)280.8 km278.5 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)24.3 km25.6 km

Population & growth

Batar CreekLorne
Population (2021)93277
Estimated 2025101301
Projected 2041105312
Annual growth rate2.08%2.10%

Common questions

Which is more affordable, Batar Creek or Lorne?

Lorne is more affordable, with a median house price of $860K versus $2.32M.

Which has better public transport, Batar Creek or Lorne?

Batar Creek has the higher transport score (Batar Creek 35/100 vs Lorne 0/100).

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Data sources

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