Loftus vs Yarrawarrah
The verdict
Yarrawarrah is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.47M versus $1.56M in Loftus. Loftus rates higher for transport (95 vs 64). Loftus is closer to the coast (8.0 km vs 9.7 km).
Scores
| Loftus | Yarrawarrah | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 83 | 69 |
| Transport | 95 | 64 |
| Education | 69 | 69 |
| Liveability | 84 | 75 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Loftus | Yarrawarrah | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,190 | 2,775 |
| Median age | 39 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,425 | $2,724 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 41.9% | 40.4% |
| Born in Australia | 86.2% | 84.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 3 |
Growth: Loftus Stable · Yarrawarrah Stable
Property
| Loftus | Yarrawarrah | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.56M | $1.47M |
| Median unit price | $1.37M | $1.30M |
| House price YoY | -3.9% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $950 | $950 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.2% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 28 | 41 |
Median price history
Safety
| Loftus | Yarrawarrah | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 24 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 24 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 191 | 72 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,172 | 1,045 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Loftus | Yarrawarrah | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 1 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,029 | 1,067 |
See the full school list on each profile: Loftus · Yarrawarrah
Transport
| Loftus | Yarrawarrah | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 95 | 64 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 48 | 35 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 56 | 90 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 560 m | 2.1 km |
Liveability
| Loftus | Yarrawarrah | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.5°C | 17.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 870 | 870 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 1 |
| Parks | 6 | 3 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 5 |
| Swimming pools | 8 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 8.0 km | 9.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 24.2 km | 25.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 9.9 km | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 11.9 km | 13.6 km |
Population & growth
| Loftus | Yarrawarrah | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,190 | 2,775 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,251 | 2,815 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,284 | 2,837 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.36% | 0.36% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Loftus or Yarrawarrah?
Loftus and Yarrawarrah have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Loftus or Yarrawarrah?
Yarrawarrah is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.47M versus $1.56M.
Which has better schools, Loftus or Yarrawarrah?
Yarrawarrah has a higher average school ICSEA (Loftus 1029 vs Yarrawarrah 1067; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Loftus or Yarrawarrah?
Loftus has the higher transport score (Loftus 95/100 vs Yarrawarrah 64/100).
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