Lovedale vs Rothbury
The verdict
Rothbury is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.64M versus $2.55M in Lovedale. Lovedale rates higher for transport (18 vs 0). Rothbury rates higher for education (69 vs 41). Lovedale is closer to the coast (42.4 km vs 49.1 km).
Scores
LovedaleRothbury
| Lovedale | Rothbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 28 | 29 |
| Transport | 18 | 0 |
| Education | 41 | 69 |
| Liveability | 27 | 24 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Lovedale | Rothbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 502 | 55 |
| Median age | 50 | 55 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,162 | $2,250 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 31.3% | 57.6% |
| Born in Australia | 80.7% | 76.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.4 |
Growth: Lovedale High Growth · Rothbury High Growth
Property
| Lovedale | Rothbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.55M | $1.64M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $1.25M |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 35.5% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $570 | $620 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 1.9% |
| Days on market (house) | 43 | 57 |
Median price history
Safety
| Lovedale | Rothbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 30 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 598 | 7,273 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 598 | 7,273 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 398 | 0 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,175 | 25,455 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Lovedale | Rothbury | |
|---|---|---|
| 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: Lovedale · Rothbury
Transport
| Lovedale | Rothbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 18 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 15 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 7.2 km | 7.9 km |
Liveability
| Lovedale | Rothbury | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 3 |
| Parks | 0 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 3 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 42.4 km | 49.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 125.9 km | 128.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 8.9 km | 12.8 km |
Population & growth
| Lovedale | Rothbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 502 | 55 |
| Estimated 2025 | 644 | 71 |
| Projected 2041 | 937 | 103 |
| Annual growth rate | 6.43% | 6.59% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Lovedale or Rothbury?
Rothbury is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.64M versus $2.55M.
Which has better public transport, Lovedale or Rothbury?
Lovedale has the higher transport score (Lovedale 18/100 vs Rothbury 0/100).
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