Somerville vs West Lamington
The verdict
West Lamington rates higher for transport (58 vs 52). Somerville is closer to the coast (340.7 km vs 343.2 km).
Scores
SomervilleWest Lamington
| Somerville | West Lamington | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 46 | 49 |
| Transport | 52 | 58 |
| Education | 38 | 37 |
| Liveability | 48 | 50 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Somerville | West Lamington | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,165 | 1,373 |
| Median age | 33 | 34 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,996 | $2,456 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 27.7% | 26.4% |
| Born in Australia | 65.2% | 68.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.7 |
Growth: Somerville Stable · West Lamington Moderate Growth
Property
| Somerville | West Lamington | |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Somerville | West Lamington | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 5 | 5 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 4,538 | 4,516 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 2,137 | 2,112 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 16,182 | 16,169 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 84,294 | 84,294 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Somerville | West Lamington | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 0 |
| Government | 2 | 0 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 932 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Somerville · West Lamington
Transport
| Somerville | West Lamington | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 52 | 58 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 15 | 9 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.0 km | 1.5 km |
Liveability
| Somerville | West Lamington | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 34.0°C | 34.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.0°C | 17.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 260 | 260 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 6 | 3 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 3 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 340.7 km | 343.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 547.1 km | 547.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.6 km | 2.0 km |
Population & growth
| Somerville | West Lamington | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,165 | 1,373 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,123 | 1,445 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,578 | 1,564 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.25% | 1.29% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Somerville or West Lamington?
Somerville and West Lamington have similar residential safety scores (5 and 5/100).
Which has better public transport, Somerville or West Lamington?
West Lamington has the higher transport score (Somerville 52/100 vs West Lamington 58/100).
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