{"id":182042,"date":"2026-03-07T04:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-06T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/surfcoasttimes\/?p=182042"},"modified":"2026-03-07T04:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-03-06T17:00:00","slug":"town-by-town-snapshot-lorne-7","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/armstrongcreektimes\/real-estate\/town-by-town-snapshot-lorne-7\/","title":{"rendered":"Town by Town Snapshot: Lorne"},"content":{"rendered":"

THE size of Lorne is approximately 104.7sqkm. The population of Lorne in 2016 was 1,114 people. By 2021, the population was 1,327 showing a population growth of 19.1 per cent in the area during that time.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Set along the sweeping arc of Louttit Bay with the Otway ranges rising sharply behind it, Lorne occupies a narrow coastal strip where elevation and ocean frontage intersect.<\/p>\n

The terrain is immediate and visible. Streets tilt upward from the foreshore, homes are oriented to aspect, and views shift block by block.<\/p>\n

The Great Ocean Road runs through the heart of town, keeping beaches, retail and dining within walking distance.<\/p>\n

The patrolled main beach and the historic Lorne Pier remain focal points year-round, supporting everything from early-morning swims to peak-season tourism and recreational fishing.<\/p>\n

Lorne also functions as a gateway to the Great Otway National Park. Within minutes of Mountjoy Parade, residents can reach rainforest trails, waterfalls and elevated vantage points including Teddy’s Lookout.<\/p>\n

Natural features such as Erskine Falls and the Cumberland River sit just inland, reinforcing the rare proximity of surf coast and dense temperate forest.<\/p>\n

Population movement is strongly seasonal. Summer brings a sharp influx of holidaymakers and event visitors, most notably for the annual Pier to Pub swim, while the cooler months return the township to a steadier pace shaped by permanent residents and established weekenders.<\/p>\n

Lorne maintains a profile beyond its size.<\/p>\n

The Lorne Sculpture Biennale installs large-scale contemporary works along the foreshore, and venues such as Qdos Arts Gallery reinforce a long-standing creative presence.<\/p>\n

Hospitality is concentrated along Mountjoy Parade, anchored by established operators including the Grand Pacific Hotel.<\/p>\n

Housing stock mirrors the topography. Original beach shacks and mid-century homes sit closer to sea level, while contemporary, architect-designed residences step up the hillsides to maximise outlook and privacy.<\/p>\n

With national park boundaries limiting outward growth and little remaining greenfield land, supply is constrained and tightly held.<\/p>\n

Elevation and outlook matter. Homes higher on the hillside often command premiums for their views, while properties closer to the foreshore are valued for walkability and direct beach access.<\/p>\n

Quick Stats<\/strong><\/p>\n

Lorne<\/p>\n

Population: 1,327<\/p>\n

Male: 52.4%<\/p>\n

Female: 47.6%<\/p>\n

Median age: 56<\/p>\n

5 Year Population Change: 19.1%<\/p>\n

Median House Value: $1,771,968<\/p>\n

Change in Median House Price (5YRS): \u201311.5%<\/p>\n

Median Asking Rent Per Week: $650<\/p>\n

Average Length of Ownership: 17 years<\/p>\n

Median House Price Over Time:<\/strong><\/p>\n

January 2026: $1,771,968<\/p>\n

January 2025: $1,898,036<\/p>\n

January 2024: $2,019,778<\/p>\n

January 2023: $2,253,502<\/p>\n

January 2022: $2,001,620<\/p>\n

House Sales (12 Months): 40<\/p>\n

Land Median Sale Price: NA<\/p>\n

Land Sales (12 Months): 5<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

THE size of Lorne is approximately 104.7sqkm. The population of Lorne in 2016 was 1,114 people. By 2021, the population was 1,327 showing a population growth of 19.1 per cent in the area during that time. Set along the sweeping arc of Louttit Bay with the Otway ranges rising sharply behind it, Lorne occupies a […]<\/p>\n

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