Lorne VIC

Postcode 3232 · Surf Coast LGA

Lorne is a small community in Victoria within the Surf Coast local government area (postcode 3232). With a population of 1,327, the suburb has an older demographic with a median age of 56. Households earn a median income of $79K per year, with an average household size of 2.1 people. The most common occupations are managers, professionals, technicians & trades. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Irish.

The median house price in Lorne is $1.9 million, having declined 4.9% over the past year. Units have a median price of $1.3 million (+26.6% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $525. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 1.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $2,167.

Lorne is served by 1 school, including 1 combined. The average ICSEA score is 1038, which is around the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 4 bus stops. Healthcare facilities include 1 public hospital. The crime rate in the Surf Coast LGA is below average at 3,149 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Lorne offers a gross rental yield of 1.4%, rated as low yield. Property prices are above the state median ($1.9M/$875K), placing it in the premium segment. The price-to-income ratio of 24.3x is considered stretched. House prices have moved -4.9% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield1.4% Low Yield
Price vs State$1.9M/$875K Above Median
Affordability24.3x Stretched
Price Momentum-4.9% Falling
INCOME (ATO 2022-23)
Median Income$48,068
Mean Income$73,201
Earners4,340
YoY Change+6.8%
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage8/10
Education9/10
Economic5/10
Disadvantage8/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$1.9M
-4.9% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$1.3M
26.6% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$363
POPULATION
1,327
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age56
Household Size2.1
HH Income /wk$1,525
Personal Income /wk$893
Mortgage /mth$2,167
CRIME (Surf Coast LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)3,149
Total Incidents1,277
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops4
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg ICSEA1038
Total Students167
Government1
Lorne P-12 CollegeCombined · Government · ICSEA 1038
HOSPITALS (1)
Lorne Community Hospitalpublic
Data: 2024