Lynton vs Panorama.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,875,000 and $1,355,500. Panorama edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Panorama (median $1,355,500) is roughly 38% cheaper to buy into than Lynton ($1,875,000). Over the past year, Panorama (+16.5%) ran 20.3 percentage points ahead of Lynton (-3.8%) 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 $1,355,500 median, 38% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Panorama carries both higher gross yield (2.69% vs 1.89%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
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 $1,355,500, roughly 38% below Lynton ($1,875,000). 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, Panorama grew +16.5% vs -3.8% in Lynton, a gap of 20.3 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 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 2.69% in Panorama vs 1.89% 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.
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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