Lynton vs Panorama.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,127,500 and $1,112,500.
Panorama (median $1,112,500) is roughly 1% cheaper to buy into than Lynton ($1,127,500). Over the past year, Lynton (-3.4%) ran 2.1 percentage points ahead of Panorama (-5.5%) on house-price growth.
Panorama scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Lynton (1102) sits above Panorama (1095).
For buyers
Panorama is the lower entry point at $1,112,500 median, 1% 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: Panorama delivers the better gross yield (3.27% vs 3.14%), but Lynton 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
Lynton edges out on average school ICSEA (1102 vs 1095).
Common questions
Is Lynton or Panorama cheaper to buy in?
Panorama has the lower median house price at $1,112,500, roughly 1% below Lynton ($1,127,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Lynton or Panorama?
Over the past 12 months, Lynton grew -3.4% vs -5.5% in Panorama, a gap of 2.1 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 Lynton or Panorama have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Lynton scores 1102 vs 1095 in Panorama. 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, Lynton or Panorama?
Panorama scores 2/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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, Lynton or Panorama?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.27% in Panorama vs 3.14% in Lynton. 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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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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