Waitui vs Lorne
Lorne 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 Lorne (947) sits above Waitui (937).
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Waitui and Lorne side by side
| Measure | Waitui | Lorne |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $623/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 100.0% | 95.0% |
| Renter occupied | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 8 | 11 |
| Average ICSEA | 937 | 947 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 2 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 89 | 277 |
| Median age | 50 | 53 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1444 mm | 1423 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.1°C | 28.4°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
- For buyers
- We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Lorne edges out on average school ICSEA (947 vs 937).
Waitui vs Lorne: common questions
Does Waitui or Lorne have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Lorne scores 947 vs 937 in Waitui. 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, Waitui or Lorne?
Lorne 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.
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