Lenswood vs Lobethal
The verdict
Lobethal is more affordable, with a median house price of $728K versus $827K in Lenswood. Lenswood rates higher for education (63 vs 53). Lobethal rates higher for liveability (17 vs 8). Lenswood is closer to the coast (27.4 km vs 30.4 km). On the separate residential safety score, Lobethal rates higher (100 vs 25/100 in Lenswood).
Scores
| Lenswood | Lobethal | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 30 |
| Transport | 27 | 23 |
| Education | 63 | 53 |
| Liveability | 8 | 17 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Lenswood | Lobethal | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 534 | 2,534 |
| Median age | 43 | 43 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,968 | $1,529 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 36.5% | 28.0% |
| Born in Australia | 82.4% | 80.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.5 |
Growth: Lenswood Stable · Lobethal Stable
Property
| Lenswood | Lobethal | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $827K | $728K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 6.3% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | $662 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 4.6% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Lenswood | Lobethal | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 25 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 187 | Data not available |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 936 | 79 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,435 | 1,342 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Lenswood | Lobethal | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 2 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,044 | 1,043 |
See the full school list on each profile: Lenswood · Lobethal
Transport
| Lenswood | Lobethal | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 27 | 23 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 15 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 73 | 87 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 19.2 km | 24.2 km |
Liveability
| Lenswood | Lobethal | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 15.5°C | 15.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 550 | 550 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 1 |
| Parks | 0 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 1 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 12 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 27.4 km | 30.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 20.3 km | 25.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 18.1 km | 20.3 km |
Population & growth
| Lenswood | Lobethal | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 534 | 2,534 |
| Estimated 2025 | 561 | 2,660 |
| Projected 2041 | 553 | 2,624 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.24% | 1.22% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Lenswood or Lobethal?
Lobethal has the higher residential safety score (Lenswood 25/100 vs Lobethal 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Lenswood or Lobethal?
Lobethal is more affordable, with a median house price of $728K versus $827K.
Which has better schools, Lenswood or Lobethal?
Lenswood has a higher average school ICSEA (Lenswood 1044 vs Lobethal 1043; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Lenswood or Lobethal?
Lenswood has the higher transport score (Lenswood 27/100 vs Lobethal 23/100).
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