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Lynwood vs Rous

The verdict

Lynwood is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.39M versus $1.51M in Rous. Rous rates higher for education (61 vs 52). Lynwood is closer to the coast (10.9 km vs 14.3 km).

Scores

LynwoodRous
LynwoodRous
Overall3336
Transport3535
Education5261
Liveability1616

Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.

Demographics

LynwoodRous
Population215230
Median age5048
Median household income (wk)$1,946$1,687
Bachelor degree or higher35.4%46.6%
Born in Australia82.8%76.1%
Avg household size2.82.8

Growth: Lynwood Moderate Growth · Rous Moderate Growth

Property

LynwoodRous
Median house price$1.39M$1.51M
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoYData not availableData not available
Median rent — house (wk)$765$765
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)Data not availableData not available

Median price history

Safety

LynwoodRous
Residential safety score
Break & enter dwelling /100k00
Motor vehicle theft /100k00
Domestic assault /100k00
Total incidents /100k (all)9302,174

Total incidents over time

Schools

LynwoodRous
Total schools01
Government01
Independent00
Average ICSEAData not available1,028

See the full school list on each profile: Lynwood · Rous

Transport

LynwoodRous
Transport score3535
Train stations00
Bus stops00
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)3.4 km4.0 km

Liveability

LynwoodRous
Summer max temp30.0°C30.0°C
Winter max temp20.5°C20.5°C
Annual rainfall (mm)1,3001,300
Supermarkets00
Cafes & restaurants10
Parks01
PlaygroundsData not availableData not available
Swimming poolsData not availableData not available
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)10.9 km14.3 km
Distance to CBD (km)595.2 km594.9 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)11.8 km12.7 km

Population & growth

LynwoodRous
Population (2021)215230
Estimated 2025228243
Projected 2041240256
Annual growth rate1.48%1.38%

Common questions

Which is more affordable, Lynwood or Rous?

Lynwood is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.39M versus $1.51M.

Which has better public transport, Lynwood or Rous?

Lynwood and Rous have similar transport scores.

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Data sources

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