Lorn vs South Maitland
The verdict
South Maitland is more affordable, with a median house price of $583K versus $998K in Lorn. Lorn rates higher for education (57 vs 38). South Maitland rates higher for transport (64 vs 57).
Scores
LornSouth Maitland
| Lorn | South Maitland | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 64 | 63 |
| Transport | 57 | 64 |
| Education | 57 | 38 |
| Liveability | 78 | 83 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Lorn | South Maitland | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,465 | 432 |
| Median age | 43 | 44 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,935 | $995 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 41.8% | 17.8% |
| Born in Australia | 89.9% | 86.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.1 |
Growth: Lorn High Growth · South Maitland High Growth
Property
| Lorn | South Maitland | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $998K | $583K |
| Median unit price | $584K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 60.8% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $620 | $620 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.0% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 35 | 38 |
Median price history
Safety
| Lorn | South Maitland | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 43 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 341 | 231 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 546 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 410 | 1,157 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,208 | 11,111 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Lorn | South Maitland | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,043 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Lorn · South Maitland
Transport
| Lorn | South Maitland | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 57 | 64 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 9 | 7 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.8 km | 590 m |
Liveability
| Lorn | South Maitland | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 4 | 0 |
| Parks | 4 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 70 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 3 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 27.6 km | 26.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 131.9 km | 129.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.7 km | 3.9 km |
Population & growth
| Lorn | South Maitland | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,465 | 432 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,545 | 489 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,078 | 738 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.34% | 3.15% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Lorn or South Maitland?
South Maitland is more affordable, with a median house price of $583K versus $998K.
Which has better public transport, Lorn or South Maitland?
South Maitland has the higher transport score (Lorn 57/100 vs South Maitland 64/100).
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