Side by sideSuburb comparison

Benwerrin vs Lorne.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Lorne edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Lorne (1051) sits above Benwerrin (1042).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.

For investors

Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.

For families

Lorne edges out on average school ICSEA (1051 vs 1042).

Common questionsBenwerrin vs Lorne

Common questions

Does Benwerrin or Lorne have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Lorne scores 1051 vs 1042 in Benwerrin. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.

The numbers behind the take

Benwerrin
Metric
Lorne

Price & Market

Median house
$1,695,000
Median unit
$805,000
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$200/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$363/wk
$170/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$309/wk
133.0%
Owner occupied
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
9
Population
1,327
41
Median age
56

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

2
Schools nearby
4
1042
Avg ICSEA
1051

Climate

612 mm
Annual rainfall
612 mm
25.3°C
Mean max (Jan)
25.3°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).