Lalor Park vs Seven Hills
The verdict
Lalor Park is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.11M versus $1.28M in Seven Hills. Seven Hills rates higher for transport (94 vs 76). Seven Hills is closer to the coast (28.4 km vs 30.2 km). On the separate residential safety score, Seven Hills rates higher (55 vs 42/100 in Lalor Park).
Scores
| Lalor Park | Seven Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 75 | 84 |
| Transport | 76 | 94 |
| Education | 59 | 69 |
| Liveability | 88 | 87 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Lalor Park | Seven Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,834 | 20,095 |
| Median age | 37 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,460 | $1,892 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 32.1% | 45.4% |
| Born in Australia | 63.8% | 50.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.8 |
Growth: Lalor Park Stable · Seven Hills Moderate Growth
Property
| Lalor Park | Seven Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.11M | $1.28M |
| Median unit price | $728K | $672K |
| House price YoY | 13.4% | 13.9% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $650 | $650 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.9% | 2.6% |
| Days on market (house) | 55 | 46 |
Median price history
Safety
| Lalor Park | Seven Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 42 | 55 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 217 | 219 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 191 | 259 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 868 | 488 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,970 | 6,624 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Lalor Park | Seven Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 8 |
| Government | 2 | 7 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 984 | 1,015 |
See the full school list on each profile: Lalor Park · Seven Hills
Transport
| Lalor Park | Seven Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 76 | 94 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 48 | 129 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 81 | 62 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.6 km | 320 m |
Liveability
| Lalor Park | Seven Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 950 | 950 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 2 |
| Parks | 13 | 39 |
| Playgrounds | 11 | 29 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 30.2 km | 28.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 28.4 km | 27.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.1 km | 2.0 km |
Population & growth
| Lalor Park | Seven Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 7,834 | 20,095 |
| Estimated 2025 | 7,953 | 20,487 |
| Projected 2041 | 8,309 | 22,865 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.38% | 0.48% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Lalor Park or Seven Hills?
Seven Hills has the higher residential safety score (Lalor Park 42/100 vs Seven Hills 55/100).
Which is more affordable, Lalor Park or Seven Hills?
Lalor Park is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.11M versus $1.28M.
Which has better schools, Lalor Park or Seven Hills?
Seven Hills has a higher average school ICSEA (Lalor Park 984 vs Seven Hills 1015; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Lalor Park or Seven Hills?
Seven Hills has the higher transport score (Lalor Park 76/100 vs Seven Hills 94/100).
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