Bolwarra vs Lorn
The verdict
Bolwarra is more affordable, with a median house price of $946K versus $1.14M in Lorn. Lorn rates higher for liveability (78 vs 50). On the separate residential safety score, Bolwarra rates higher (87 vs 43/100 in Lorn).
Scores
| Bolwarra | Lorn | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 64 |
| Transport | 45 | 57 |
| Education | 55 | 57 |
| Liveability | 50 | 78 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bolwarra | Lorn | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,350 | 1,465 |
| Median age | 41 | 43 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,217 | $1,935 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 40.1% | 41.8% |
| Born in Australia | 86.4% | 89.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.5 |
Growth: Bolwarra High Growth · Lorn High Growth
Property
| Bolwarra | Lorn | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $946K | $1.14M |
| Median unit price | $555K | $584K |
| House price YoY | -0.4% | 42.4% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $620 | $620 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.2% | 2.5% |
| Days on market (house) | 50 | 48 |
Median price history
Safety
| Bolwarra | Lorn | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 87 | 43 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 148 | 341 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 148 | 546 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 296 | 410 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,704 | 2,935 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bolwarra | Lorn | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,032 | 1,076 |
Transport
| Bolwarra | Lorn | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 45 | 57 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 18 | 9 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.5 km | 1.8 km |
Liveability
| Bolwarra | Lorn | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.5°C | 27.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,100 | 1,100 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 4 |
| Parks | 1 | 4 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | 9 | 70 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 3 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 28.6 km | 27.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 133.6 km | 131.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.1 km | 4.7 km |
Population & growth
| Bolwarra | Lorn | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,350 | 1,465 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,424 | 1,545 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,915 | 2,078 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.34% | 1.34% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Bolwarra or Lorn?
Bolwarra has the higher residential safety score (Bolwarra 87/100 vs Lorn 43/100).
Which is more affordable, Bolwarra or Lorn?
Bolwarra is more affordable, with a median house price of $946K versus $1.14M.
Which has better schools, Bolwarra or Lorn?
Lorn has a higher average school ICSEA (Bolwarra 1032 vs Lorn 1076; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Bolwarra or Lorn?
Lorn has the higher transport score (Bolwarra 45/100 vs Lorn 57/100).
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