Pasadena vs Lynton.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,620,000 and $1,127,500.
Lynton (median $1,127,500) is roughly 44% cheaper to buy into than Pasadena ($1,620,000). Over the past year, Pasadena (0%) ran 3.4 percentage points ahead of Lynton (-3.4%) on house-price growth.
Pasadena scores higher on walkability (2/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Lynton (1102) sits above Pasadena (1073). Lynton skews owner-occupied (86%), Pasadena runs more rental-dense (64% owner).
For buyers
Lynton is the lower entry point at $1,127,500 median, 44% 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: Lynton delivers the better gross yield (3.14% vs 2.05%), but Pasadena 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 1073). Lynton also has a higher family-household share (79% vs 69%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Is Pasadena or Lynton cheaper to buy in?
Lynton has the lower median house price at $1,127,500, roughly 44% below Pasadena ($1,620,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Pasadena or Lynton?
Over the past 12 months, Pasadena grew 0% vs -3.4% in Lynton, a gap of 3.4 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 Pasadena or Lynton have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Lynton scores 1102 vs 1073 in Pasadena. 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, Pasadena or Lynton?
Pasadena 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, Pasadena or Lynton?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.14% in Lynton vs 2.05% in Pasadena. 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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