Lurnea vs Sadleir
The verdict
Sadleir is more affordable, with a median house price of $977K versus $1.05M in Lurnea. Lurnea rates higher for education (43 vs 35). Lurnea is closer to the coast (22.7 km vs 24.0 km). On the separate residential safety score, Lurnea rates higher (62 vs 44/100 in Sadleir).
Scores
| Lurnea | Sadleir | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 66 | 62 |
| Transport | 64 | 60 |
| Education | 43 | 35 |
| Liveability | 87 | 87 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Lurnea | Sadleir | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,057 | 3,243 |
| Median age | 32 | 33 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,239 | $946 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 24.6% | 15.4% |
| Born in Australia | 49.5% | 54.0% |
| Avg household size | 3.2 | 3 |
Growth: Lurnea Moderate Growth · Sadleir Moderate Growth
Property
| Lurnea | Sadleir | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.05M | $977K |
| Median unit price | $788K | $855K |
| House price YoY | -11.1% | 8.9% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $680 | $650 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.5% | 3.4% |
| Days on market (house) | 25 | 34 |
Median price history
Safety
| Lurnea | Sadleir | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 62 | 44 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 159 | 216 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 159 | 278 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 666 | 678 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,932 | 7,925 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Lurnea | Sadleir | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 1 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 956 | 895 |
Transport
| Lurnea | Sadleir | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 64 | 60 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 70 | 16 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 100 | 101 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.1 km | 3.4 km |
Liveability
| Lurnea | Sadleir | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 28.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.5°C | 17.8°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 870 | 920 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 1 |
| Parks | 14 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | 6 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 6 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 22.7 km | 24.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 29.4 km | 29.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.5 km | 3.7 km |
Population & growth
| Lurnea | Sadleir | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 10,057 | 3,243 |
| Estimated 2025 | 10,840 | 3,296 |
| Projected 2041 | 11,508 | 3,850 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.89% | 0.41% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Lurnea or Sadleir?
Lurnea has the higher residential safety score (Lurnea 62/100 vs Sadleir 44/100).
Which is more affordable, Lurnea or Sadleir?
Sadleir is more affordable, with a median house price of $977K versus $1.05M.
Which has better schools, Lurnea or Sadleir?
Lurnea has a higher average school ICSEA (Lurnea 956 vs Sadleir 895; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Lurnea or Sadleir?
Lurnea has the higher transport score (Lurnea 64/100 vs Sadleir 60/100).
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