Lalor vs Thomastown
The verdict
Lalor is more affordable, with a median house price of $696K versus $705K in Thomastown. Thomastown is closer to the coast (18.6 km vs 20.5 km). On the separate residential safety score, Lalor rates higher (82 vs 59/100 in Thomastown).
Scores
| Lalor | Thomastown | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 83 | 83 |
| Transport | 98 | 97 |
| Education | 59 | 60 |
| Liveability | 89 | 89 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Lalor | Thomastown | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 23,219 | 20,234 |
| Median age | 37 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,348 | $1,225 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 37.7% | 36.6% |
| Born in Australia | 47.0% | 43.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.6 |
Growth: Lalor High Growth · Thomastown High Growth
Property
| Lalor | Thomastown | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $696K | $705K |
| Median unit price | $529K | $504K |
| House price YoY | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Lalor | Thomastown | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 82 | 59 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 289 | 237 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 267 | 825 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 340 | 445 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,208 | 10,537 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Lalor | Thomastown | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 9 | 8 |
| Government | 7 | 6 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 995 | 990 |
See the full school list on each profile: Lalor · Thomastown
Transport
| Lalor | Thomastown | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 98 | 97 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 75 | 113 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 42 | 38 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 400 m | 660 m |
Liveability
| Lalor | Thomastown | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 26.0°C | 26.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 13.5°C | 13.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 530 | 530 |
| Supermarkets | 11 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 8 | 6 |
| Parks | 41 | 28 |
| Playgrounds | 22 | 20 |
| Swimming pools | 38 | 16 |
| Medical GPs | 8 | 6 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 20.5 km | 18.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 16.9 km | 15.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.5 km | 3.4 km |
Population & growth
| Lalor | Thomastown | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 23,219 | 20,234 |
| Estimated 2025 | 23,734 | 20,629 |
| Projected 2041 | 37,524 | 32,700 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.55% | 0.48% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Lalor or Thomastown?
Lalor has the higher residential safety score (Lalor 82/100 vs Thomastown 59/100).
Which is more affordable, Lalor or Thomastown?
Lalor is more affordable, with a median house price of $696K versus $705K.
Which has better schools, Lalor or Thomastown?
Lalor has a higher average school ICSEA (Lalor 995 vs Thomastown 990; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Lalor or Thomastown?
Lalor has the higher transport score (Lalor 98/100 vs Thomastown 97/100).
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