Big Hill (Surf Coast) vs Lorne
The verdict
Big Hill (Surf Coast) rates higher for education (81 vs 63). Lorne rates higher for liveability (37 vs 16). Big Hill (Surf Coast) is closer to the coast (1.4 km vs 4.7 km).
Scores
Big Hill (Surf Coast)Lorne
| Big Hill (Surf Coast) | Lorne | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 36 |
| Transport | 0 | 11 |
| Education | 81 | 63 |
| Liveability | 16 | 37 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Big Hill (Surf Coast) | Lorne | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 38 | 1,327 |
| Median age | 56 | 56 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,875 | $1,525 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 57.7% | 42.5% |
| Born in Australia | 60.5% | 73.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Growth: Big Hill (Surf Coast) High Growth · Lorne High Growth
Property
| Big Hill (Surf Coast) | Lorne | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | $2.03M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $1.16M |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 9.1% |
| 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
Safety
| Big Hill (Surf Coast) | Lorne | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 90 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | Data not available | 226 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | Data not available | 151 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | 301 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 42,105 | 4,898 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Big Hill (Surf Coast) | Lorne | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,027 |
See the full school list on each profile: Big Hill (Surf Coast) · Lorne
Transport
| Big Hill (Surf Coast) | Lorne | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 11 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 4 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 26.0 km | 25.7 km |
Liveability
| Big Hill (Surf Coast) | Lorne | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 24.8°C | 24.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.0°C | 14.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 540 | 540 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 19 |
| Parks | 0 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 2 |
| Swimming pools | 3 | 18 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.4 km | 4.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 112.1 km | 121.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 3.1 km | 4.7 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 48.0 km | 56.8 km |
Population & growth
| Big Hill (Surf Coast) | Lorne | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 38 | 1,327 |
| Estimated 2025 | 39 | 1,352 |
| Projected 2041 | 51 | 1,787 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.65% | 0.47% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Big Hill (Surf Coast) or Lorne?
Lorne has the higher transport score (Big Hill (Surf Coast) 0/100 vs Lorne 11/100).
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