Lawson vs Wentworth Falls.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $866,250 and $1,030,000. Lawson edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Lawson (median $866,250) is roughly 16% cheaper to buy into than Wentworth Falls ($1,030,000). Over the past year, Wentworth Falls (+11.4%) ran 11.3 percentage points ahead of Lawson (+0.1%) on house-price growth.
Lawson scores higher on walkability (44/100 vs 4/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Lawson (1069) sits above Wentworth Falls (1054).
For buyers
Lawson is the lower entry point at $866,250 median, 16% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: Lawson delivers the better gross yield (3.60% vs 3.33%), but Wentworth Falls has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
For families
Lawson edges out on average school ICSEA (1069 vs 1054).
Common questions
Is Lawson or Wentworth Falls cheaper to buy in?
Lawson has the lower median house price at $866,250, roughly 16% below Wentworth Falls ($1,030,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Lawson or Wentworth Falls?
Over the past 12 months, Wentworth Falls grew +11.4% vs +0.1% in Lawson, a gap of 11.3 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 Lawson or Wentworth Falls have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Lawson scores 1069 vs 1054 in Wentworth Falls. 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, Lawson or Wentworth Falls?
Lawson scores 44/100 on walkability vs 4/100. 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, Lawson or Wentworth Falls?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.60% in Lawson vs 3.33% in Wentworth Falls. 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.
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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