Black Creek (Port Macquarie-Hastings) vs Lorne
The verdict
Black Creek (Port Macquarie-Hastings) is more affordable, with a median house price of $775K versus $860K in Lorne. Lorne rates higher for education (54 vs 37).
Scores
Black Creek (Port Macquarie-Hastings)Lorne
| Black Creek (Port Macquarie-Hastings) | Lorne | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 19 | 24 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 37 | 54 |
| Liveability | 22 | 22 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Black Creek (Port Macquarie-Hastings) | Lorne | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 47 | 277 |
| Median age | 59 | 53 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,416 | $1,542 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 26.7% | 32.1% |
| Born in Australia | 85.1% | 83.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.6 |
Growth: Black Creek (Port Macquarie-Hastings) Moderate Growth · Lorne Moderate Growth
Property
| Black Creek (Port Macquarie-Hastings) | Lorne | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $775K | $860K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $580 | $580 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | 50 |
Median price history
Safety
| Black Creek (Port Macquarie-Hastings) | Lorne | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | Data not available | 722 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | Data not available | 1,083 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | 361 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | Data not available | 9,386 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Black Creek (Port Macquarie-Hastings) | Lorne | |
|---|---|---|
| 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: Black Creek (Port Macquarie-Hastings) · Lorne
Transport
| Black Creek (Port Macquarie-Hastings) | Lorne | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 8.4 km | 9.9 km |
Liveability
| Black Creek (Port Macquarie-Hastings) | Lorne | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.0°C | 28.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 19.0°C | 18.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,500 | 1,150 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 1 |
| Parks | 0 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 18.9 km | 18.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 287.4 km | 278.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 16.6 km | 25.6 km |
Population & growth
| Black Creek (Port Macquarie-Hastings) | Lorne | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 47 | 277 |
| Estimated 2025 | 51 | 301 |
| Projected 2041 | 53 | 312 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.06% | 2.10% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Black Creek (Port Macquarie-Hastings) or Lorne?
Black Creek (Port Macquarie-Hastings) is more affordable, with a median house price of $775K versus $860K.
Which has better public transport, Black Creek (Port Macquarie-Hastings) or Lorne?
Black Creek (Port Macquarie-Hastings) and Lorne have similar transport scores.
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