Lorn vs Raworth
Raworth (median $947,500) is roughly 4% cheaper to buy into than Lorn ($990,000). Over the past year, Raworth (+21.9%) ran 33.9 percentage points ahead of Lorn (-12%) on house-price growth.
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Lorn and Raworth side by side
| Measure | Lorn | Raworth |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $990,000 | $947,500 |
| Median unit | $293,040 | $308,880 |
| House price change, 12 months | -12.0% | +21.9% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $640/wk | $650/wk |
| Unit rent | $495/wk | $520/wk |
| Owner occupied | 81.0% | 70.0% |
| Renter occupied | 16.0% | 27.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 982 | 1005 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 10 | 15 |
| Population | 1,465 | 2,094 |
| Median age | 43 | 36 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 785 mm | 851 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.3°C | 30.3°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
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Raworth (1005) sits above Lorn (982). Lorn skews owner-occupied (81%), Raworth runs more rental-dense (70% owner).
- For buyers
- Raworth is the lower entry point at $947,500 median, 4% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Raworth carries both higher gross yield (3.57% vs 3.36%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- Raworth edges out on average school ICSEA (1005 vs 982). Raworth also has a higher family-household share (84% vs 74%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Lorn vs Raworth: common questions
Is Lorn or Raworth cheaper to buy in?
Raworth has the lower median house price at $947,500, roughly 4% below Lorn ($990,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Lorn or Raworth?
Over the past 12 months, Raworth grew +21.9% vs -12% in Lorn, a gap of 33.9 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 Lorn or Raworth have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Raworth scores 1005 vs 982 in Lorn. 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 suburb has higher rental yield, Lorn or Raworth?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.57% in Raworth vs 3.36% in Lorn. 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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