Horseshoe Bend vs Lorn
The verdict
Horseshoe Bend is more affordable, with a median house price of $739K versus $1.14M in Lorn. Horseshoe Bend rates higher for liveability (83 vs 78). Lorn rates higher for education (57 vs 47).
Scores
Horseshoe BendLorn
| Horseshoe Bend | Lorn | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 64 | 64 |
| Transport | 60 | 57 |
| Education | 47 | 57 |
| Liveability | 83 | 78 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Horseshoe Bend | Lorn | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 427 | 1,465 |
| Median age | 40 | 43 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,375 | $1,935 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 29.3% | 41.8% |
| Born in Australia | 87.3% | 89.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.5 |
Growth: Horseshoe Bend High Growth · Lorn High Growth
Property
| Horseshoe Bend | Lorn | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $739K | $1.14M |
| Median unit price | $890K | $584K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 42.4% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $620 | $620 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 2.5% |
| Days on market (house) | 52 | 48 |
Median price history
Safety
| Horseshoe Bend | Lorn | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 43 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 341 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 546 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 703 | 410 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,981 | 2,935 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Horseshoe Bend | Lorn | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,076 |
See the full school list on each profile: Horseshoe Bend · Lorn
Transport
| Horseshoe Bend | Lorn | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 60 | 57 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 9 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 810 m | 1.8 km |
Liveability
| Horseshoe Bend | Lorn | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.5°C | 27.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,100 | 1,100 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 4 |
| Parks | 0 | 4 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 2 |
| Swimming pools | 3 | 70 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 3 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 27.3 km | 27.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 130.9 km | 131.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.3 km | 4.7 km |
Population & growth
| Horseshoe Bend | Lorn | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 427 | 1,465 |
| Estimated 2025 | 483 | 1,545 |
| Projected 2041 | 730 | 2,078 |
| Annual growth rate | 3.13% | 1.34% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Horseshoe Bend or Lorn?
Horseshoe Bend is more affordable, with a median house price of $739K versus $1.14M.
Which has better public transport, Horseshoe Bend or Lorn?
Horseshoe Bend has the higher transport score (Horseshoe Bend 60/100 vs Lorn 57/100).
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