Lavender Bay vs McMahons Point
The verdict
McMahons Point is more affordable, with a median house price of $4.35M versus $5.03M in Lavender Bay. McMahons Point has a shorter estimated CBD commute (21 vs 22 min).
Scores
| Lavender Bay | McMahons Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 94 | 94 |
| Transport | 88 | 88 |
| Education | 93 | 93 |
| Liveability | 100 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Lavender Bay | McMahons Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 870 | 2,315 |
| Median age | 43 | 44 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,379 | $2,568 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 73.4% | 74.5% |
| Born in Australia | 59.4% | 60.9% |
| Avg household size | 1.8 | 1.8 |
Growth: Lavender Bay Moderate Growth · McMahons Point Moderate Growth
Property
| Lavender Bay | McMahons Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $5.03M | $4.35M |
| Median unit price | $1.27M | $1.20M |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $960 | $960 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 35 | 52 |
Median price history
Safety
| Lavender Bay | McMahons Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 460 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 115 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 345 | 216 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,138 | 2,592 |
Lavender Bay and McMahons Point are commercial/transport hub — total figures include visitors and workers, not just residents.
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Lavender Bay | McMahons Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Lavender Bay · McMahons Point
Transport
| Lavender Bay | McMahons Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 88 | 88 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 3 | 13 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 22 | 21 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 280 m | 580 m |
Liveability
| Lavender Bay | McMahons Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.9°C | 25.9°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.0°C | 17.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,213 | 1,213 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 13 |
| Parks | 6 | 11 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | 20 | 31 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 6.9 km | 7.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 3.3 km | 3.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 5.2 km | 5.6 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.8 km | 2.8 km |
Population & growth
| Lavender Bay | McMahons Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 870 | 2,315 |
| Estimated 2025 | 952 | 2,534 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,121 | 2,984 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.28% | 2.29% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Lavender Bay or McMahons Point?
McMahons Point is more affordable, with a median house price of $4.35M versus $5.03M.
Which has better public transport, Lavender Bay or McMahons Point?
Lavender Bay and McMahons Point have similar transport scores.
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