Giralang vs Lawson
The verdict
Giralang rates higher for transport (54 vs 43). Lawson rates higher for liveability (76 vs 66). Lawson has a shorter estimated CBD commute (34 vs 37 min). On the separate residential safety score, Lawson rates higher (76 vs 65/100 in Giralang).
Scores
GiralangLawson
| Giralang | Lawson | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 66 | 68 |
| Transport | 54 | 43 |
| Education | 81 | 88 |
| Liveability | 66 | 76 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Giralang | Lawson | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,372 | 2,739 |
| Median age | 38 | 28 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,447 | $2,492 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 54.2% | 71.1% |
| Born in Australia | 75.4% | 44.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.6 |
Growth: Giralang Moderate Growth · Lawson Moderate Growth
Property
| Giralang | Lawson | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Data not available
Safety
| Giralang | Lawson | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 65 | 76 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 178 | 146 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 267 | 183 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 148 | 146 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,135 | 2,957 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Giralang | Lawson | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,070 | Data not available |
Transport
| Giralang | Lawson | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 54 | 43 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 27 | 10 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 37 | 34 |
| Nearest train station (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
Liveability
| Giralang | Lawson | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.0°C | 28.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 11.5°C | 11.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 620 | 620 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 0 |
| Parks | 8 | 6 |
| Playgrounds | 8 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | 3 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 112.5 km | 112.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 8.4 km | 7.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.7 km | 3.1 km |
Population & growth
| Giralang | Lawson | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,372 | 2,739 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,477 | 2,911 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,105 | 3,335 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.77% | 1.53% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Giralang or Lawson?
Lawson has the higher residential safety score (Giralang 65/100 vs Lawson 76/100).
Which has better public transport, Giralang or Lawson?
Giralang has the higher transport score (Giralang 54/100 vs Lawson 43/100).
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