Lemon Tree Passage vs Soldiers Point
The verdict
Lemon Tree Passage is more affordable, with a median house price of $745K versus $1.39M in Soldiers Point. Lemon Tree Passage rates higher for liveability (53 vs 35). Soldiers Point rates higher for education (49 vs 38). On the separate residential safety score, Lemon Tree Passage rates higher (71 vs 47/100 in Soldiers Point).
Scores
| Lemon Tree Passage | Soldiers Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 41 |
| Transport | 32 | 40 |
| Education | 38 | 49 |
| Liveability | 53 | 35 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Lemon Tree Passage | Soldiers Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,686 | 1,564 |
| Median age | 52 | 56 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,071 | $1,350 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 16.9% | 32.2% |
| Born in Australia | 82.5% | 78.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.2 |
Growth: Lemon Tree Passage Stable · Soldiers Point Moderate Growth
Property
| Lemon Tree Passage | Soldiers Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $745K | $1.39M |
| Median unit price | $576K | $784K |
| House price YoY | 10.1% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $605 | $785 |
| Rental yield (house) | 4.1% | 2.6% |
| Days on market (house) | 36 | 48 |
Median price history
Safety
| Lemon Tree Passage | Soldiers Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 71 | 47 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 149 | 320 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 149 | 192 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 596 | 767 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,771 | 4,668 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Lemon Tree Passage | Soldiers Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 992 |
See the full school list on each profile: Lemon Tree Passage · Soldiers Point
Transport
| Lemon Tree Passage | Soldiers Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 32 | 40 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 20 | 11 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 18.9 km | 19.5 km |
Liveability
| Lemon Tree Passage | Soldiers Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.5°C | 27.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,100 | 1,100 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 3 | 2 |
| Parks | 8 | 10 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 680 m | 270 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 148.1 km | 152.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 3.9 km | 520 m |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 12.1 km | 8.8 km |
Population & growth
| Lemon Tree Passage | Soldiers Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,686 | 1,564 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,753 | 1,581 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,942 | 1,801 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.62% | 0.27% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Lemon Tree Passage or Soldiers Point?
Lemon Tree Passage has the higher residential safety score (Lemon Tree Passage 71/100 vs Soldiers Point 47/100).
Which is more affordable, Lemon Tree Passage or Soldiers Point?
Lemon Tree Passage is more affordable, with a median house price of $745K versus $1.39M.
Which has better public transport, Lemon Tree Passage or Soldiers Point?
Soldiers Point has the higher transport score (Lemon Tree Passage 32/100 vs Soldiers Point 40/100).
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