Lawnton vs Bray Park
Bray Park (median $723,500) is roughly 4% cheaper to buy into than Lawnton ($756,500).
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Lawnton and Bray Park side by side
| Measure | Lawnton | Bray Park |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $756,500 | $723,500 |
| Median unit | $470,000 | $282,240 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $640/wk | $620/wk |
| Unit rent | $550/wk | $319/wk |
| Owner occupied | 57.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 41.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1006 | 1012 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 48 | 14 |
| Transit score | 40 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 5,905 | – |
| Median age | 37 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1098 mm | 1130 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.9°C | 30.0°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
Lawnton scores higher on walkability (48/100 vs 14/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Bray Park (1012) sits above Lawnton (1006).
- For buyers
- Bray Park is the lower entry point at $723,500 median, 4% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Bray Park offers the higher gross rental yield (4.46% vs 4.40%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Bray Park edges out on average school ICSEA (1012 vs 1006).
Lawnton vs Bray Park: common questions
Is Lawnton or Bray Park cheaper to buy in?
Bray Park has the lower median house price at $723,500, roughly 4% below Lawnton ($756,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Lawnton or Bray Park have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Bray Park scores 1012 vs 1006 in Lawnton. 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, Lawnton or Bray Park?
Lawnton scores 48/100 on walkability vs 14/100. 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, Lawnton or Bray Park?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.46% in Bray Park vs 4.40% in Lawnton. 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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