Hazelbrook vs Lawson.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $890,000 and $866,250. Lawson edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Lawson (median $866,250) is roughly 3% cheaper to buy into than Hazelbrook ($890,000). Over the past year, Hazelbrook (+7.3%) ran 7.2 percentage points ahead of Lawson (+0.1%) on house-price growth.
Lawson scores higher on walkability (38/100 vs 44/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Lawson (1069) sits above Hazelbrook (1066).
For buyers
Lawson is the lower entry point at $866,250 median, 3% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Hazelbrook has run faster on 12-month capital growth, favouring growth-led investors.
For families
Lawson edges out on average school ICSEA (1069 vs 1066).
Common questions
Is Hazelbrook or Lawson cheaper to buy in?
Lawson has the lower median house price at $866,250, roughly 3% below Hazelbrook ($890,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Hazelbrook or Lawson?
Over the past 12 months, Hazelbrook grew +7.3% vs +0.1% in Lawson, a gap of 7.2 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 Hazelbrook or Lawson have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Lawson scores 1069 vs 1066 in Hazelbrook. 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, Hazelbrook or Lawson?
Lawson scores 44/100 on walkability vs 38/100. 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.
The numbers behind the take
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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