Blaxland vs Lapstone
The verdict
Blaxland is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.13M versus $1.22M in Lapstone. Blaxland rates higher for liveability (73 vs 57). Lapstone is closer to the coast (52.2 km vs 55.2 km). On the separate residential safety score, Lapstone rates higher (100 vs 95/100 in Blaxland).
Scores
| Blaxland | Lapstone | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 76 | 72 |
| Transport | 88 | 90 |
| Education | 67 | 69 |
| Liveability | 73 | 57 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Blaxland | Lapstone | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,434 | 948 |
| Median age | 41 | 44 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,171 | $2,339 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 46.6% | 51.1% |
| Born in Australia | 82.7% | 81.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.8 |
Growth: Blaxland Stable · Lapstone Stable
Property
| Blaxland | Lapstone | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.13M | $1.22M |
| Median unit price | $838K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 3.5% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $700 | $750 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.2% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 37 | 54 |
Median price history
Safety
| Blaxland | Lapstone | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 95 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 108 | 105 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 309 | 211 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,094 | 1,793 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Blaxland | Lapstone | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 1 |
| Government | 3 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,061 | 1,114 |
See the full school list on each profile: Blaxland · Lapstone
Transport
| Blaxland | Lapstone | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 88 | 90 |
| Train stations | 1 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 55 | 14 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 121 | 116 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 660 m | 660 m |
Liveability
| Blaxland | Lapstone | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.2°C | 30.2°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.6°C | 17.6°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 730 | 730 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 14 | 0 |
| Parks | 7 | 3 |
| Playgrounds | 7 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | 110 | 44 |
| Medical GPs | 5 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 55.2 km | 52.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 56.4 km | 53.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 9.1 km | 7.3 km |
Population & growth
| Blaxland | Lapstone | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 7,434 | 948 |
| Estimated 2025 | 7,525 | 960 |
| Projected 2041 | 7,517 | 959 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.30% | 0.31% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Blaxland or Lapstone?
Lapstone has the higher residential safety score (Blaxland 95/100 vs Lapstone 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Blaxland or Lapstone?
Blaxland is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.13M versus $1.22M.
Which has better schools, Blaxland or Lapstone?
Lapstone has a higher average school ICSEA (Blaxland 1061 vs Lapstone 1114; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Blaxland or Lapstone?
Lapstone has the higher transport score (Blaxland 88/100 vs Lapstone 90/100).
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