Blaxland vs Lapstone
Blaxland (median $1,167,500) is roughly 1% cheaper to buy into than Lapstone ($1,175,000). Over the past year, Blaxland (+8.1%) ran 11.5 percentage points ahead of Lapstone (-3.4%) on house-price growth.
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Blaxland and Lapstone side by side
| Measure | Blaxland | Lapstone |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,167,500 | $1,175,000 |
| Median unit | $350,640 | $396,000 |
| House price change, 12 months | +8.1% | -3.4% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $670/wk | $725/wk |
| Owner occupied | 81.0% | 89.0% |
| Renter occupied | 18.0% | 11.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1049 | 1033 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 80 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 7,434 | 948 |
| Median age | 41 | 44 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 868 mm | 794 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.7°C | 30.5°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
Blaxland scores higher on walkability (80/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Blaxland (1049) sits above Lapstone (1033).
- For buyers
- Blaxland is the lower entry point at $1,167,500 median, 1% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: Lapstone delivers the better gross yield (3.21% vs 2.98%), but Blaxland has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
- For families
- Blaxland edges out on average school ICSEA (1049 vs 1033).
Blaxland vs Lapstone: common questions
Is Blaxland or Lapstone cheaper to buy in?
Blaxland has the lower median house price at $1,167,500, roughly 1% below Lapstone ($1,175,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Blaxland or Lapstone?
Over the past 12 months, Blaxland grew +8.1% vs -3.4% in Lapstone, a gap of 11.5 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Blaxland or Lapstone have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Blaxland scores 1049 vs 1033 in Lapstone. 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.
Which is more walkable, Blaxland or Lapstone?
Blaxland scores 80/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Blaxland or Lapstone?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.21% in Lapstone vs 2.98% in Blaxland. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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