Lalor vs Epping
Epping (median $723,000) is roughly 2% cheaper to buy into than Lalor ($737,500).
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Lalor and Epping side by side
| Measure | Lalor | Epping |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $737,500 | $723,000 |
| Median unit | $540,500 | $560,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $510/wk | $530/wk |
| Unit rent | $450/wk | $450/wk |
| Owner occupied | 69.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 27.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 995 | 1017 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 14 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 23,219 | – |
| Median age | 37 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 609 mm | 609 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.0°C | 27.0°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
Lalor scores higher on walkability (14/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Epping (1017) sits above Lalor (995).
- For buyers
- Epping is the lower entry point at $723,000 median, 2% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Epping offers the higher gross rental yield (3.81% vs 3.60%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Epping edges out on average school ICSEA (1017 vs 995).
Lalor vs Epping: common questions
Is Lalor or Epping cheaper to buy in?
Epping has the lower median house price at $723,000, roughly 2% below Lalor ($737,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Lalor or Epping have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Epping scores 1017 vs 995 in Lalor. 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, Lalor or Epping?
Lalor scores 14/100 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, Lalor or Epping?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.81% in Epping vs 3.60% in Lalor. 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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