Lawnton vs Petrie
The verdict
Lawnton rates higher for liveability (96 vs 89). Lawnton is closer to the coast (7.5 km vs 8.6 km).
Scores
LawntonPetrie
| Lawnton | Petrie | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 80 | 78 |
| Transport | 91 | 90 |
| Education | 48 | 52 |
| Liveability | 96 | 89 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Lawnton | Petrie | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,905 | 8,722 |
| Median age | 37 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,371 | $1,853 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 24.0% | 30.6% |
| Born in Australia | 76.5% | 78.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.7 |
Growth: Lawnton — · Petrie —
Property
| Lawnton | Petrie | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $630 | $590 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Lawnton | Petrie | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 99 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 457 | 447 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 203 | 206 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,716 | 4,716 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Lawnton | Petrie | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 4 |
| Government | 2 | 2 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 976 | 1,010 |
Transport
| Lawnton | Petrie | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 91 | 90 |
| Train stations | 1 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 45 | 25 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 50 | 55 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 510 m | 970 m |
Liveability
| Lawnton | Petrie | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.3°C | 29.3°C |
| Winter max temp | 21.5°C | 21.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,150 | 1,150 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 6 |
| Parks | 11 | 22 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 10 |
| Swimming pools | 3 | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 7.5 km | 8.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 21.3 km | 23.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 9.7 km | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.9 km | 2.6 km |
Population & growth
| Lawnton | Petrie | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,905 | 8,722 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,672 | 9,078 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 3.10% | 1.01% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Lawnton or Petrie?
Petrie has the higher residential safety score (Lawnton 99/100 vs Petrie 100/100).
Which has better schools, Lawnton or Petrie?
Petrie has a higher average school ICSEA (Lawnton 976 vs Petrie 1010; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Lawnton or Petrie?
Lawnton has the higher transport score (Lawnton 91/100 vs Petrie 90/100).
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