Lonsdale vs O'Sullivan Beach
The verdict
Lonsdale rates higher for transport (85 vs 64). O'Sullivan Beach rates higher for liveability (62 vs 51). Lonsdale has a shorter estimated CBD commute (52 vs 85 min).
Scores
LonsdaleO'Sullivan Beach
| Lonsdale | O'Sullivan Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 61 | 56 |
| Transport | 85 | 64 |
| Education | 45 | 38 |
| Liveability | 51 | 62 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Lonsdale | O'Sullivan Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 23 | 1,844 |
| Median age | 48 | 44 |
| Median household income (wk) | $725 | $1,072 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 25.0% | 18.2% |
| Born in Australia | 60.9% | 75.7% |
| Avg household size | 1.6 | 2.2 |
Growth: Lonsdale — · O'Sullivan Beach —
Property
| Lonsdale | O'Sullivan Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | $778K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 9.7% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $470 | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Lonsdale | O'Sullivan Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 98 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | Data not available | 108 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 47,826 | 108 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 613,044 | 5,965 |
Lonsdale is a commercial/transport hub — total figures include visitors and workers, not just residents.
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Lonsdale | O'Sullivan Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 2 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,018 |
See the full school list on each profile: Lonsdale · O'Sullivan Beach
Transport
| Lonsdale | O'Sullivan Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 85 | 64 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 21 | 16 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 52 | 85 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 320 m | 1.9 km |
Liveability
| Lonsdale | O'Sullivan Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 | 1 |
| Parks | 3 | 12 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 3 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 20 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.6 km | 750 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 22.1 km | 24.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 19.2 km | 21.3 km |
Population & growth
| Lonsdale | O'Sullivan Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 23 | 1,844 |
| Estimated 2025 | 23 | 1,931 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 0.00% | 1.16% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Lonsdale or O'Sullivan Beach?
Lonsdale has the higher transport score (Lonsdale 85/100 vs O'Sullivan Beach 64/100).
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