Lynwood vs Parkwood
The verdict
Parkwood is closer to the coast (15.6 km vs 16.8 km).
Scores
LynwoodParkwood
| Lynwood | Parkwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 80 | 79 |
| Transport | 78 | 75 |
| Education | 66 | 68 |
| Liveability | 93 | 93 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Lynwood | Parkwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,541 | 5,995 |
| Median age | 36 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,482 | $1,599 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 41.9% | 43.2% |
| Born in Australia | 46.5% | 50.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.5 |
Growth: Lynwood Stable · Parkwood Stable
Property
| Lynwood | Parkwood | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Data not available
Safety
| Lynwood | Parkwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 70 | 70 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 311 | 317 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 141 | 150 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,017 | 1,018 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,424 | 6,424 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Lynwood | Parkwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 2 |
| Government | 1 | 2 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,040 | 1,012 |
See the full school list on each profile: Lynwood · Parkwood
Transport
| Lynwood | Parkwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 78 | 75 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 26 | 46 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 48 | 48 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.3 km | 2.4 km |
Liveability
| Lynwood | Parkwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.5°C | 30.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.5°C | 18.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 730 | 730 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 3 | 7 |
| Parks | 17 | 11 |
| Playgrounds | 6 | 5 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | 4 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 16.8 km | 15.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 11.9 km | 12.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 8.3 km | 6.8 km |
Population & growth
| Lynwood | Parkwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,541 | 5,995 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,745 | 6,341 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,822 | 6,470 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.41% | 1.41% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Lynwood or Parkwood?
Lynwood and Parkwood have similar residential safety scores (70 and 70/100).
Which has better schools, Lynwood or Parkwood?
Lynwood has a higher average school ICSEA (Lynwood 1040 vs Parkwood 1012; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Lynwood or Parkwood?
Lynwood has the higher transport score (Lynwood 78/100 vs Parkwood 75/100).
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