Lyndoch vs Sandy Creek
The verdict
Lyndoch rates higher for liveability (17 vs 6). Sandy Creek is closer to the coast (31.4 km vs 36.7 km).
Scores
LyndochSandy Creek
| Lyndoch | Sandy Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 21 | 14 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 50 | 41 |
| Liveability | 17 | 6 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Lyndoch | Sandy Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,151 | 360 |
| Median age | 44 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,632 | $2,322 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 27.1% | 17.8% |
| Born in Australia | 80.3% | 86.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 3.1 |
Growth: Lyndoch Moderate Growth · Sandy Creek Moderate Growth
Property
| Lyndoch | Sandy Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $625 | $780 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Lyndoch | Sandy Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 78 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 93 | Data not available |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 279 | 278 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,511 | 2,778 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Lyndoch | Sandy Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,015 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Lyndoch · Sandy Creek
Transport
| Lyndoch | Sandy Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 13.0 km | 8.1 km |
Liveability
| Lyndoch | Sandy Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 15.5°C | 15.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 550 | 550 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 4 | 0 |
| Parks | 4 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 34 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 36.7 km | 31.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 46.4 km | 42.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 12.4 km | 7.5 km |
Population & growth
| Lyndoch | Sandy Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,151 | 360 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,248 | 376 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,439 | 408 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.11% | 1.09% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Lyndoch or Sandy Creek?
Lyndoch and Sandy Creek have similar transport scores.
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