Lorne
VIC 3232 · Surf Coast
1,327 (2021) → 1,352 est. (2025) · High Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Lorne is a high growth suburb in Surf Coast, VIC 3232, about 121km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $2.03M is more expensive than the VIC average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 11/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Lorne has an overall score of 36/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 90/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (2.86%), New Zealand (2.03%), India (1.13%), Germany (0.68%), China (0.6%)
Top languages: Greek (1.58%), Spanish (1.36%), Mandarin (0.98%), Punjabi (0.83%), Nepali (0.68%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
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
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (suburb-level) · Updated 2025
Schools
Limited school choices
Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1027 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Lorne P-12 CollegeCombined · GovernmentICSEA 1027
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
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
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
Entertainment paradise
A seriously impressive licensed venue scene — top 20% nationally for density of pubs, bars, clubs and dining.
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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register)
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Lorne
Is Lorne safe?
Lorne has a residential safety score of 90/100, 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 4,898 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Lorne?
In Lorne, the .
How far is Lorne from Melbourne CBD?
Lorne is about 121.1 km from Melbourne CBD.
What schools are in Lorne?
Lorne has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1027 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Lorne?
Lorne has a transport score of 11/100 and 4 bus stops.