Petrie vs Lawnton
Lawnton (median $756,500) is roughly 2% cheaper to buy into than Petrie ($769,250).
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Petrie and Lawnton side by side
| Measure | Petrie | Lawnton |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $769,250 | $756,500 |
| Median unit | $450,000 | $470,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $650/wk | $640/wk |
| Unit rent | $360/wk | $550/wk |
| Owner occupied | 69.0% | 57.0% |
| Renter occupied | 30.0% | 41.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 995 | 1006 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 46 | 48 |
| Transit score | 0 | 40 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 8,722 | 5,905 |
| Median age | 38 | 37 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1143 mm | 1098 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.9°C | 29.9°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
Lawnton scores higher on walkability (46/100 vs 48/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Lawnton (1006) sits above Petrie (995). Petrie skews owner-occupied (69%), Lawnton runs more rental-dense (57% owner).
- For buyers
- Lawnton is the lower entry point at $756,500 median, 2% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Lawnton offers the higher gross rental yield (4.40% vs 4.39%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Lawnton edges out on average school ICSEA (1006 vs 995). Petrie also has a higher family-household share (78% vs 65%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Petrie vs Lawnton: common questions
Is Petrie or Lawnton cheaper to buy in?
Lawnton has the lower median house price at $756,500, roughly 2% below Petrie ($769,250). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Petrie or Lawnton have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Lawnton scores 1006 vs 995 in Petrie. 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, Petrie or Lawnton?
Lawnton scores 48/100 on walkability vs 46/100. 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, Petrie or Lawnton?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.40% in Lawnton vs 4.39% in Petrie. 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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