Greenacre vs Mount Lewis
The verdict
Greenacre is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.59M versus $1.64M in Mount Lewis. Mount Lewis rates higher for liveability (99 vs 93). Greenacre has a shorter estimated CBD commute (54 vs 58 min). On the separate residential safety score, Greenacre rates higher (71 vs 65/100 in Mount Lewis).
Scores
| Greenacre | Mount Lewis | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 78 | 82 |
| Transport | 77 | 81 |
| Education | 63 | 62 |
| Liveability | 93 | 99 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Greenacre | Mount Lewis | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 26,314 | 1,234 |
| Median age | 33 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,449 | $1,539 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 39.3% | 38.3% |
| Born in Australia | 52.9% | 54.9% |
| Avg household size | 3.4 | 3.3 |
Growth: Greenacre Stable · Mount Lewis Stable
Property
| Greenacre | Mount Lewis | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.59M | $1.64M |
| Median unit price | $819K | $825K |
| House price YoY | 5.0% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $900 | $900 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.0% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 56 | 44 |
Median price history
Safety
| Greenacre | Mount Lewis | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 71 | 65 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 133 | 243 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 217 | 162 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 448 | 405 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,990 | 2,512 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Greenacre | Mount Lewis | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 10 | 1 |
| Government | 3 | 1 |
| Independent | 6 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,015 | 1,047 |
See the full school list on each profile: Greenacre · Mount Lewis
Transport
| Greenacre | Mount Lewis | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 77 | 81 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 176 | 7 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 54 | 58 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.5 km | 1.2 km |
Liveability
| Greenacre | Mount Lewis | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 28.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 17.8°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 950 | 920 |
| Supermarkets | 5 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 12 | 0 |
| Parks | 25 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | 22 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 3 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 4 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 11.1 km | 11.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 14.1 km | 15.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.2 km | 3.3 km |
Population & growth
| Greenacre | Mount Lewis | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 26,314 | 1,234 |
| Estimated 2025 | 27,576 | 1,266 |
| Projected 2041 | 28,943 | 1,336 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.18% | 0.64% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Greenacre or Mount Lewis?
Greenacre has the higher residential safety score (Greenacre 71/100 vs Mount Lewis 65/100).
Which is more affordable, Greenacre or Mount Lewis?
Greenacre is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.59M versus $1.64M.
Which has better schools, Greenacre or Mount Lewis?
Mount Lewis has a higher average school ICSEA (Greenacre 1015 vs Mount Lewis 1047; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Greenacre or Mount Lewis?
Mount Lewis has the higher transport score (Greenacre 77/100 vs Mount Lewis 81/100).
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