Side by sideSuburb comparison

Mandurama vs Lyndhurst.

Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $290,000 and $590,000. Mandurama edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

Mandurama (median $290,000) is roughly 51% cheaper to buy into than Lyndhurst ($590,000). Over the past year, Mandurama (0%) ran 1.7 percentage points ahead of Lyndhurst (-1.7%) on house-price growth.

Lyndhurst scores higher on walkability (4/100 vs 6/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household.

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

Mandurama is the lower entry point at $290,000 median, 51% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.

For investors

Mandurama has run faster on 12-month capital growth, favouring growth-led investors.

For families

School and household data is too similar between the two to call a winner on family fit. Check the individual profiles for street-level school catchments.

Common questionsMandurama vs Lyndhurst

Common questions

Is Mandurama or Lyndhurst cheaper to buy in?

Mandurama has the lower median house price at $290,000, roughly 51% below Lyndhurst ($590,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.

Which has stronger property growth, Mandurama or Lyndhurst?

Over the past 12 months, Mandurama grew 0% vs -1.7% in Lyndhurst, a gap of 1.7 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.

Which is more walkable, Mandurama or Lyndhurst?

Lyndhurst scores 6/100 on walkability vs 4/100. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Mandurama
Metric
Lyndhurst

Price & Market

$290,000
Median house
$590,000
$240,480
Median unit
$208,800
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
-1.7%
Days on market

Rental

Rent (house / wk)
Rent (unit / wk)
78.0%
Owner occupied
13.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

4
Walk score
6
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
345
Population
434
50
Median age
47

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
932
Avg ICSEA
932

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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