Lurnea vs Sadleir
Sadleir (median $980,000) is roughly 10% cheaper to buy into than Lurnea ($1,088,000). Over the past year, Lurnea (+10.5%) ran 1.3 percentage points ahead of Sadleir (+9.2%) on house-price growth.
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Lurnea and Sadleir side by side
| Measure | Lurnea | Sadleir |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,088,000 | $980,000 |
| Median unit | $342,720 | $316,800 |
| House price change, 12 months | +10.5% | +9.2% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $740/wk | $650/wk |
| Unit rent | $540/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 55.0% | 43.0% |
| Renter occupied | 42.0% | 52.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 952 | 925 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 16 | 8 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 10,057 | 3,243 |
| Median age | 32 | 33 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 740 mm | 770 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.4°C | 29.6°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
Lurnea scores higher on walkability (16/100 vs 8/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Lurnea (952) sits above Sadleir (925). Lurnea skews owner-occupied (55%), Sadleir runs more rental-dense (43% owner).
- For buyers
- Sadleir is the lower entry point at $980,000 median, 10% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Lurnea carries both higher gross yield (3.54% vs 3.45%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- Lurnea edges out on average school ICSEA (952 vs 925).
Lurnea vs Sadleir: common questions
Is Lurnea or Sadleir cheaper to buy in?
Sadleir has the lower median house price at $980,000, roughly 10% below Lurnea ($1,088,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Lurnea or Sadleir?
Over the past 12 months, Lurnea grew +10.5% vs +9.2% in Sadleir, a gap of 1.3 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 Lurnea or Sadleir have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Lurnea scores 952 vs 925 in Sadleir. 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, Lurnea or Sadleir?
Lurnea scores 16/100 on walkability vs 8/100. 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, Lurnea or Sadleir?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.54% in Lurnea vs 3.45% in Sadleir. 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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