Lorn
NSW 2320 · Maitland
1,465 (2021) → 1,545 est. (2025) · High Growth
Part of the Maitland local government area (est. 99,787 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Lorn is a high growth suburb in Maitland, NSW 2320, about 132km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $998K is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 57/100, and is about 28km inland. Lorn has an overall score of 64/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 43/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (2.94%), Scotland (0.68%), Netherlands (0.61%), Canada (0.41%), China (0.34%)
Top languages: Japan (0.41%), Macedon (0.41%), Afrikaans (0.34%), French (0.27%), Spanish (0.27%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
Nightlife hub. This suburb has a high concentration of licensed venues. Crime figures include incidents involving visitors to the nightlife area, not just residents.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
This suburb has a high concentration of licensed venues. These totals include incidents involving visitors to the nightlife area, not just residents.
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated 2025
Schools
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 988 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Nillo Infants SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1043
Nearby (within 10km)
- All Saints College (St Peter's)Secondary · Catholic · 1.5km
- All Saints CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 1.7kmICSEA 1031
- St John the Baptist Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.8kmICSEA 1043
- Maitland Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 940
- Hunter Valley Grammar School - FarmSecondary · Independent · 2.1km
- Bolwarra Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1022
- Maitland Grossmann High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 970
- Maitland East Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 976
- St Joseph's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.8kmICSEA 1056
- Linuwel School LtdCombined · Independent · 2.9kmICSEA 1059
- Maitland High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3.2kmICSEA 942
- Hunter Trade CollegeSecondary · Independent · 3.5kmICSEA 974
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Rich cultural scene
Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
Nightlife hub. High licensed-venue density drives a significant evening economy here — incidents near the venues are recorded by location, so crime figures include visitors, not just residents.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Lorn
Is Lorn safe?
Lorn has a residential safety score of 43/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 3,208 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Lorn?
In Lorn, the median house price is $998K and the median unit price is $584K. Median weekly house rent is $620.
How far is Lorn from Sydney CBD?
Lorn is about 131.9 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Lorn?
Lorn has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1043 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Lorn?
Lorn has a transport score of 57/100 and 9 bus stops.