Lorne vs Pennyroyal
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The verdict
Lorne rates higher for liveability (37 vs 19). Pennyroyal rates higher for education (78 vs 63). Lorne is closer to the coast (4.7 km vs 13.0 km).
Scores
LornePennyroyal
| Lorne | Pennyroyal | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 30 |
| Transport | 11 | 0 |
| Education | 63 | 78 |
| Liveability | 37 | 19 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Lorne | Pennyroyal | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,327 | 110 |
| Median age | 56 | 47 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,525 | $1,916 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 42.5% | 52.7% |
| Born in Australia | 73.9% | 71.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.1 | 2.4 |
Growth: Lorne High Growth · Pennyroyal High Growth
Property
| Lorne | Pennyroyal | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.03M | Data not available |
| Median unit price | $1.16M | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 9.1% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | 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
| Lorne | Pennyroyal | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 90 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 226 | Data not available |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 151 | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | 301 | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,898 | 2,727 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Lorne | Pennyroyal | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,027 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Lorne · Pennyroyal
Transport
| Lorne | Pennyroyal | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 11 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 4 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 25.7 km | 15.1 km |
Liveability
| Lorne | Pennyroyal | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 24.8°C | 24.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.0°C | 14.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 540 | 540 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 19 | 1 |
| Parks | 5 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 18 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 4.7 km | 13.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 121.1 km | 118.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 4.7 km | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 56.8 km | 53.3 km |
Population & growth
| Lorne | Pennyroyal | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,327 | 110 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,352 | 118 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,787 | 148 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.47% | 1.77% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Lorne or Pennyroyal?
Lorne has the higher transport score (Lorne 11/100 vs Pennyroyal 0/100).
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