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
| Lynwood | Rous | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 36 |
| Transport | 35 | 35 |
| Education | 52 | 61 |
| Liveability | 16 | 16 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Lynwood | Rous | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 215 | 230 |
| Median age | 50 | 48 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,946 | $1,687 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 35.4% | 46.6% |
| Born in Australia | 82.8% | 76.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.8 |
Growth: Lynwood Moderate Growth · Rous Moderate Growth
Property
| Lynwood | Rous | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.39M | $1.51M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $765 | $765 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Lynwood | Rous | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 0 | 0 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 930 | 2,174 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Lynwood | Rous | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,028 |
Transport
| Lynwood | Rous | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 35 | 35 |
| 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) | 3.4 km | 4.0 km |
Liveability
| Lynwood | Rous | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.0°C | 30.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 20.5°C | 20.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,300 | 1,300 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 0 |
| Parks | 0 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 10.9 km | 14.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 595.2 km | 594.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 11.8 km | 12.7 km |
Population & growth
| Lynwood | Rous | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 215 | 230 |
| Estimated 2025 | 228 | 243 |
| Projected 2041 | 240 | 256 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.48% | 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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