Evatt vs Lawson
Lawson (median $429,000) is roughly 53% cheaper to buy into than Evatt ($911,000).
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Evatt and Lawson side by side
| Measure | Evatt | Lawson |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $911,000 | $429,000 |
| Median unit | $655,000 | $690,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $440/wk | $440/wk |
| Unit rent | $466/wk | $548/wk |
| Owner occupied | 76.0% | 53.0% |
| Renter occupied | 22.0% | 46.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1060 | 1084 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 20 | 0 |
| Transit score | 100 | 10 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 5,531 | 2,739 |
| Median age | 37 | 28 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 668 mm | 646 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.4°C | 29.3°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
Evatt scores higher on walkability (20/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Lawson (1084) sits above Evatt (1060). Evatt skews owner-occupied (76%), Lawson runs more rental-dense (53% owner).
- For buyers
- Lawson is the lower entry point at $429,000 median, 53% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Lawson offers the higher gross rental yield (5.33% vs 2.51%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Lawson edges out on average school ICSEA (1084 vs 1060). Evatt also has a higher family-household share (79% vs 62%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Evatt vs Lawson: common questions
Is Evatt or Lawson cheaper to buy in?
Lawson has the lower median house price at $429,000, roughly 53% below Evatt ($911,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Evatt or Lawson have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Lawson scores 1084 vs 1060 in Evatt. 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, Evatt or Lawson?
Evatt scores 20/100 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, Evatt or Lawson?
Gross rental yield on houses is 5.33% in Lawson vs 2.51% in Evatt. 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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