Dunbogan vs Laurieton
The verdict
Laurieton is more affordable, with a median house price of $826K versus $860K in Dunbogan. Dunbogan rates higher for education (42 vs 36). Dunbogan is closer to the coast (880 m vs 3.1 km). On the separate residential safety score, Dunbogan rates higher (89 vs 74/100 in Laurieton).
Scores
| Dunbogan | Laurieton | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 29 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 42 | 36 |
| Liveability | 50 | 51 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Dunbogan | Laurieton | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,020 | 2,012 |
| Median age | 63 | 67 |
| Median household income (wk) | $947 | $755 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 23.8% | 18.2% |
| Born in Australia | 81.0% | 83.0% |
| Avg household size | 2 | 1.7 |
Growth: Dunbogan Moderate Growth · Laurieton Moderate Growth
Property
| Dunbogan | Laurieton | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $860K | $826K |
| Median unit price | $545K | $608K |
| House price YoY | 9.5% | 19.6% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $600 | $600 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.4% | 3.3% |
| Days on market (house) | 43 | 43 |
Median price history
Safety
| Dunbogan | Laurieton | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 89 | 74 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 199 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 98 | 149 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 294 | 298 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,431 | 5,318 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Dunbogan | Laurieton | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 2 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,001 |
See the full school list on each profile: Dunbogan · Laurieton
Transport
| Dunbogan | Laurieton | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 10.3 km | 8.4 km |
Liveability
| Dunbogan | Laurieton | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.0°C | 27.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 19.0°C | 19.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,500 | 1,500 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 9 |
| Parks | 2 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 880 m | 3.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 288.3 km | 288.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 2.8 km | 3.8 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 24.0 km | 21.9 km |
Population & growth
| Dunbogan | Laurieton | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,020 | 2,012 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,107 | 2,184 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,149 | 2,267 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.07% | 2.07% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Dunbogan or Laurieton?
Dunbogan has the higher residential safety score (Dunbogan 89/100 vs Laurieton 74/100).
Which is more affordable, Dunbogan or Laurieton?
Laurieton is more affordable, with a median house price of $826K versus $860K.
Which has better public transport, Dunbogan or Laurieton?
Dunbogan and Laurieton have similar transport scores.
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