Lakewood vs Laurieton
The verdict
Lakewood is more affordable, with a median house price of $689K versus $826K in Laurieton. Laurieton rates higher for liveability (51 vs 29). Laurieton is closer to the coast (3.1 km vs 6.0 km). On the separate residential safety score, Lakewood rates higher (100 vs 74/100 in Laurieton).
Scores
| Lakewood | Laurieton | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 21 | 29 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 37 | 36 |
| Liveability | 29 | 51 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Lakewood | Laurieton | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,249 | 2,012 |
| Median age | 58 | 67 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,036 | $755 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 19.3% | 18.2% |
| Born in Australia | 83.7% | 83.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 1.7 |
Growth: Lakewood Moderate Growth · Laurieton Moderate Growth
Property
| Lakewood | Laurieton | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $689K | $826K |
| Median unit price | $571K | $608K |
| House price YoY | -6.9% | 19.6% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $600 | $600 |
| Rental yield (house) | 4.2% | 3.3% |
| Days on market (house) | 41 | 43 |
Median price history
Safety
| Lakewood | Laurieton | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 74 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 199 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 149 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 80 | 298 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,121 | 5,318 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Lakewood | 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: Lakewood · Laurieton
Transport
| Lakewood | 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) | 5.6 km | 8.4 km |
Liveability
| Lakewood | 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 | 0 | 9 |
| Parks | 0 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 3 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 6.0 km | 3.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 288.4 km | 288.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 6.5 km | 3.8 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 20.2 km | 21.9 km |
Population & growth
| Lakewood | Laurieton | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,249 | 2,012 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,356 | 2,184 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,407 | 2,267 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.08% | 2.07% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Lakewood or Laurieton?
Lakewood has the higher residential safety score (Lakewood 100/100 vs Laurieton 74/100).
Which is more affordable, Lakewood or Laurieton?
Lakewood is more affordable, with a median house price of $689K versus $826K.
Which has better public transport, Lakewood or Laurieton?
Lakewood and Laurieton have similar transport scores.
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