Bray Park vs Lawnton
The verdict
Lawnton rates higher for transport (91 vs 77). Lawnton is closer to the coast (7.5 km vs 9.4 km).
Scores
Bray ParkLawnton
| Bray Park | Lawnton | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 75 | 80 |
| Transport | 77 | 91 |
| Education | 48 | 48 |
| Liveability | 96 | 96 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bray Park | Lawnton | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,271 | 5,905 |
| Median age | 37 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,736 | $1,371 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 24.1% | 24.0% |
| Born in Australia | 77.4% | 76.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.4 |
Growth: Bray Park — · Lawnton —
Property
| Bray Park | Lawnton | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $600 | $630 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Bray Park | Lawnton | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 99 | 99 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 448 | 457 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 214 | 203 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,716 | 4,716 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bray Park | Lawnton | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 3 |
| Government | 2 | 2 |
| Independent | 1 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,021 | 976 |
See the full school list on each profile: Bray Park · Lawnton
Transport
| Bray Park | Lawnton | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 77 | 91 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 60 | 45 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 74 | 50 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.8 km | 510 m |
Liveability
| Bray Park | Lawnton | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.3°C | 29.3°C |
| Winter max temp | 21.5°C | 21.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,150 | 1,150 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 1 |
| Parks | 20 | 11 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 5 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 3 |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 9.4 km | 7.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 20.5 km | 21.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | 9.7 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.8 km | 2.9 km |
Population & growth
| Bray Park | Lawnton | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 10,271 | 5,905 |
| Estimated 2025 | 10,656 | 6,672 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 0.92% | 3.10% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Bray Park or Lawnton?
Bray Park and Lawnton have similar residential safety scores (99 and 99/100).
Which has better schools, Bray Park or Lawnton?
Bray Park has a higher average school ICSEA (Bray Park 1021 vs Lawnton 976; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Bray Park or Lawnton?
Lawnton has the higher transport score (Bray Park 77/100 vs Lawnton 91/100).
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