Lawson vs Wentworth Falls
The verdict
Lawson is more affordable, with a median house price of $864K versus $1.00M in Wentworth Falls. Lawson is closer to the coast (69.8 km vs 74.7 km). On the separate residential safety score, Lawson rates higher (100 vs 95/100 in Wentworth Falls).
Scores
| Lawson | Wentworth Falls | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 73 | 72 |
| Transport | 86 | 86 |
| Education | 72 | 73 |
| Liveability | 60 | 58 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Lawson | Wentworth Falls | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,651 | 6,428 |
| Median age | 45 | 50 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,519 | $1,528 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 45.5% | 48.5% |
| Born in Australia | 79.4% | 74.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.3 |
Growth: Lawson Stable · Wentworth Falls Stable
Property
| Lawson | Wentworth Falls | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $864K | $1.00M |
| Median unit price | $511K | $773K |
| House price YoY | 4.5% | 12.6% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $665 | $600 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.8% | 3.0% |
| Days on market (house) | 34 | 38 |
Median price history
Safety
| Lawson | Wentworth Falls | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 95 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 38 | 140 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 113 | 31 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 189 | 233 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,772 | 2,660 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Lawson | Wentworth Falls | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 3 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,037 | 1,100 |
See the full school list on each profile: Lawson · Wentworth Falls
Transport
| Lawson | Wentworth Falls | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 86 | 86 |
| Train stations | 1 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 20 | 67 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 155 | 165 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 400 m | 1.4 km |
Liveability
| Lawson | Wentworth Falls | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 21.5°C | 21.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 9.8°C | 9.8°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,400 | 1,400 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 10 | 8 |
| Parks | 5 | 9 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 8 |
| Swimming pools | 15 | 15 |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 69.8 km | 74.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 73.4 km | 78.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 10.5 km | 5.6 km |
Population & growth
| Lawson | Wentworth Falls | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,651 | 6,428 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,664 | 6,494 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,693 | 6,499 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.12% | 0.26% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Lawson or Wentworth Falls?
Lawson has the higher residential safety score (Lawson 100/100 vs Wentworth Falls 95/100).
Which is more affordable, Lawson or Wentworth Falls?
Lawson is more affordable, with a median house price of $864K versus $1.00M.
Which has better schools, Lawson or Wentworth Falls?
Wentworth Falls has a higher average school ICSEA (Lawson 1037 vs Wentworth Falls 1100; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Lawson or Wentworth Falls?
Lawson and Wentworth Falls have similar transport scores.
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