Lawson vs Woodford
The verdict
Lawson is more affordable, with a median house price of $900K versus $906K in Woodford. Lawson rates higher for liveability (60 vs 42). Woodford is closer to the coast (66.7 km vs 69.8 km). On the separate residential safety score, Lawson rates higher (100 vs 82/100 in Woodford).
Scores
LawsonWoodford
| Lawson | Woodford | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 73 | 66 |
| Transport | 86 | 86 |
| Education | 72 | 71 |
| Liveability | 60 | 42 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Lawson | Woodford | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,651 | 1,953 |
| Median age | 45 | 44 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,519 | $1,913 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 45.5% | 46.8% |
| Born in Australia | 79.4% | 79.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.5 |
Growth: Lawson Stable · Woodford Stable
Property
| Lawson | Woodford | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $900K | $906K |
| Median unit price | $511K | $498K |
| House price YoY | 10.5% | 16.7% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $645 | $880 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.5% | 4.7% |
| Days on market (house) | 54 | 47 |
Median price history
Safety
| Lawson | Woodford | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 82 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 38 | 256 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 113 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 189 | 205 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,244 | 2,304 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Lawson | Woodford | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,038 | Data not available |
Transport
| Lawson | Woodford | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 86 | 86 |
| Train stations | 1 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 20 | 17 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 129 | 121 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 400 m | 430 m |
Liveability
| Lawson | Woodford | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 10 | 1 |
| Parks | 5 | 4 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 15 | 35 |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 69.8 km | 66.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 73.4 km | 69.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 10.5 km | 14.9 km |
Population & growth
| Lawson | Woodford | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,651 | 1,953 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,664 | 1,962 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,693 | 1,984 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.12% | 0.12% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Lawson or Woodford?
Lawson has the higher residential safety score (Lawson 100/100 vs Woodford 82/100).
Which is more affordable, Lawson or Woodford?
Lawson is more affordable, with a median house price of $900K versus $906K.
Which has better public transport, Lawson or Woodford?
Lawson and Woodford have similar transport scores.
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