Alfredton vs Lake Gardens
The verdict
Alfredton is more affordable, with a median house price of $624K versus $722K in Lake Gardens. Lake Gardens rates higher for transport (87 vs 53). On the separate residential safety score, Alfredton rates higher (83 vs 45/100 in Lake Gardens).
Scores
| Alfredton | Lake Gardens | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 61 | 80 |
| Transport | 53 | 87 |
| Education | 63 | 68 |
| Liveability | 67 | 82 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Alfredton | Lake Gardens | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,822 | 1,801 |
| Median age | 35 | 51 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,883 | $1,534 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 45.0% | 50.5% |
| Born in Australia | 81.3% | 77.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.3 |
Growth: Alfredton High Growth · Lake Gardens High Growth
Property
| Alfredton | Lake Gardens | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $624K | $722K |
| Median unit price | $354K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -5.1% | -12.6% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Alfredton | Lake Gardens | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 83 | 45 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 296 | 444 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 195 | 999 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 228 | 111 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,857 | 7,107 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Alfredton | Lake Gardens | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 2 |
| Government | 1 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,049 | 983 |
See the full school list on each profile: Alfredton · Lake Gardens
Transport
| Alfredton | Lake Gardens | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 53 | 87 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 35 | 6 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.5 km | 820 m |
Liveability
| Alfredton | Lake Gardens | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 24.0°C | 24.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 10.2°C | 10.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 690 | 690 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 0 |
| Parks | 48 | 9 |
| Playgrounds | 17 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 77.6 km | 77.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 106.2 km | 105.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.0 km | 2.9 km |
Population & growth
| Alfredton | Lake Gardens | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 11,822 | 1,801 |
| Estimated 2025 | 14,619 | 1,741 |
| Projected 2041 | 16,212 | 2,470 |
| Annual growth rate | 5.45% | -0.84% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Alfredton or Lake Gardens?
Alfredton has the higher residential safety score (Alfredton 83/100 vs Lake Gardens 45/100).
Which is more affordable, Alfredton or Lake Gardens?
Alfredton is more affordable, with a median house price of $624K versus $722K.
Which has better schools, Alfredton or Lake Gardens?
Alfredton has a higher average school ICSEA (Alfredton 1049 vs Lake Gardens 983; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Alfredton or Lake Gardens?
Lake Gardens has the higher transport score (Alfredton 53/100 vs Lake Gardens 87/100).
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