Cranbourne West vs Lyndhurst
Cranbourne West (median $700,000) is roughly 26% cheaper to buy into than Lyndhurst ($942,500).
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| Measure | Cranbourne West | Lyndhurst |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $700,000 | $942,500 |
| Median unit | $492,500 | $329,760 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 74.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 22.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 993 | 973 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 28 | 12 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 19,969 | – |
| Median age | 32 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 775 mm | 773 mm |
| Mean max, January | 25.8°C | 26.1°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
Cranbourne West scores higher on walkability (28/100 vs 12/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Cranbourne West (993) sits above Lyndhurst (973).
- For buyers
- Cranbourne West is the lower entry point at $700,000 median, 26% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- 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
- Cranbourne West edges out on average school ICSEA (993 vs 973).
Cranbourne West vs Lyndhurst: common questions
Is Cranbourne West or Lyndhurst cheaper to buy in?
Cranbourne West has the lower median house price at $700,000, roughly 26% below Lyndhurst ($942,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Cranbourne West or Lyndhurst have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Cranbourne West scores 993 vs 973 in Lyndhurst. 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, Cranbourne West or Lyndhurst?
Cranbourne West scores 28/100 on walkability vs 12/100. 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.
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