Side by sideSuburb comparison

Lyndhurst vs Cranbourne North.

Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $942,500 and $770,500. Cranbourne North edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

Cranbourne North (median $770,500) is roughly 22% cheaper to buy into than Lyndhurst ($942,500).

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Cranbourne North (998) sits above Lyndhurst (973).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

Cranbourne North is the lower entry point at $770,500 median, 22% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.

For investors

Cranbourne North offers the higher gross rental yield (2.56% vs 2.30%), favouring cash-flow investors.

For families

Cranbourne North edges out on average school ICSEA (998 vs 973).

Common questionsLyndhurst vs Cranbourne North

Common questions

Is Lyndhurst or Cranbourne North cheaper to buy in?

Cranbourne North has the lower median house price at $770,500, roughly 22% below Lyndhurst ($942,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.

Does Lyndhurst or Cranbourne North have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Cranbourne North scores 998 vs 973 in Lyndhurst. 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, Lyndhurst or Cranbourne North?

Gross rental yield on houses is 2.56% in Cranbourne North vs 2.30% in Lyndhurst. 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

Lyndhurst
Metric
Cranbourne North

Price & Market

$942,500
Median house
$770,500
$329,760
Median unit
$560,200
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$416/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$380/wk
$354/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$385/wk
Owner occupied
72.0%
Renter occupied
26.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

12
Walk score
0
Transit score
100
Bike score
18,048
Population
24,683
33
Median age
32

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
973
Avg ICSEA
998

Climate

639 mm
Annual rainfall
639 mm
25.9°C
Mean max (Jan)
25.9°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).