Lochiel vs South Pambula
The verdict
South Pambula is more affordable, with a median house price of $808K versus $1.10M in Lochiel. South Pambula rates higher for transport (46 vs 0). South Pambula is closer to the coast (4.8 km vs 11.2 km).
Scores
LochielSouth Pambula
| Lochiel | South Pambula | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 19 | 40 |
| Transport | 0 | 46 |
| Education | 39 | 38 |
| Liveability | 22 | 35 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Lochiel | South Pambula | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 411 | 493 |
| Median age | 44 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,586 | $1,608 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 29.2% | 20.9% |
| Born in Australia | 83.0% | 85.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.7 |
Growth: Lochiel Declining · South Pambula Moderate Growth
Property
| Lochiel | South Pambula | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.10M | $808K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $700 | $700 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 65 | 41 |
Median price history
Safety
| Lochiel | South Pambula | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 0 | 0 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 730 | 1,623 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Lochiel | South Pambula | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 0 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Lochiel · South Pambula
Transport
| Lochiel | South Pambula | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 46 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 8.6 km | 2.6 km |
Liveability
| Lochiel | South Pambula | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.0°C | 25.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 16.0°C | 16.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 850 | 850 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 0 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 1 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 11.2 km | 4.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 365.4 km | 363.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | 4.5 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 9.0 km | 3.2 km |
Population & growth
| Lochiel | South Pambula | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 411 | 493 |
| Estimated 2025 | 429 | 506 |
| Projected 2041 | 411 | 630 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.08% | 0.65% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Lochiel or South Pambula?
South Pambula is more affordable, with a median house price of $808K versus $1.10M.
Which has better public transport, Lochiel or South Pambula?
South Pambula has the higher transport score (Lochiel 0/100 vs South Pambula 46/100).
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