Hazelbrook vs Lawson
The verdict
Lawson is more affordable, with a median house price of $900K versus $920K in Hazelbrook. Hazelbrook is closer to the coast (68.3 km vs 69.8 km).
Scores
| Hazelbrook | Lawson | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71 | 73 |
| Transport | 87 | 86 |
| Education | 69 | 72 |
| Liveability | 58 | 60 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Hazelbrook | Lawson | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,077 | 2,651 |
| Median age | 41 | 45 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,794 | $1,519 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 42.1% | 45.5% |
| Born in Australia | 81.6% | 79.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.4 |
Growth: Hazelbrook Stable · Lawson Stable
Property
| Hazelbrook | Lawson | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $920K | $900K |
| Median unit price | $700K | $511K |
| House price YoY | 19.4% | 10.5% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $650 | $645 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.3% | 3.5% |
| Days on market (house) | 50 | 54 |
Median price history
Safety
| Hazelbrook | Lawson | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 79 | 38 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 20 | 113 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 217 | 189 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,403 | 3,244 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Hazelbrook | Lawson | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 3 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 3 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,067 | 1,038 |
See the full school list on each profile: Hazelbrook · Lawson
Transport
| Hazelbrook | Lawson | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 87 | 86 |
| Train stations | 1 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 48 | 20 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 125 | 129 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 500 m | 400 m |
Liveability
| Hazelbrook | Lawson | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 21.5°C | 21.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 9.8°C | 9.8°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,400 | 1,400 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 6 | 10 |
| Parks | 7 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | 6 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | 46 | 15 |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 68.3 km | 69.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 71.3 km | 73.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 12.6 km | 10.5 km |
Population & growth
| Hazelbrook | Lawson | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,077 | 2,651 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,101 | 2,664 |
| Projected 2041 | 5,157 | 2,693 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.12% | 0.12% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Hazelbrook or Lawson?
Hazelbrook and Lawson have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Hazelbrook or Lawson?
Lawson is more affordable, with a median house price of $900K versus $920K.
Which has better schools, Hazelbrook or Lawson?
Hazelbrook has a higher average school ICSEA (Hazelbrook 1067 vs Lawson 1038; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Hazelbrook or Lawson?
Hazelbrook has the higher transport score (Hazelbrook 87/100 vs Lawson 86/100).
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