Balmoral (Lake Macquarie) vs Kilaben Bay
The verdict
Balmoral (Lake Macquarie) is more affordable, with a median house price of $833K versus $1.12M in Kilaben Bay. Kilaben Bay rates higher for transport (57 vs 42).
Scores
| Balmoral (Lake Macquarie) | Kilaben Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 46 | 56 |
| Transport | 42 | 57 |
| Education | 46 | 50 |
| Liveability | 51 | 60 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Balmoral (Lake Macquarie) | Kilaben Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 730 | 1,516 |
| Median age | 45 | 47 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,931 | $2,186 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 28.1% | 34.8% |
| Born in Australia | 85.3% | 85.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.6 |
Growth: Balmoral (Lake Macquarie) Stable · Kilaben Bay Moderate Growth
Property
| Balmoral (Lake Macquarie) | Kilaben Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $833K | $1.12M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $1.07M |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 12.6% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $650 | $650 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 2.9% |
| Days on market (house) | 41 | 49 |
Median price history
Safety
| Balmoral (Lake Macquarie) | Kilaben Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 97 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 132 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 411 | 132 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 137 | 132 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,192 | 1,253 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Balmoral (Lake Macquarie) | Kilaben Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 0 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Balmoral (Lake Macquarie) · Kilaben Bay
Transport
| Balmoral (Lake Macquarie) | Kilaben Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 42 | 57 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 10 | 20 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 249 | 249 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 5.0 km | 4.4 km |
Liveability
| Balmoral (Lake Macquarie) | Kilaben Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.5°C | 27.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,100 | 1,100 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 0 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 1 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 7.8 km | 7.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 98.3 km | 101.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 6.2 km | 6.4 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.8 km | 5.2 km |
Population & growth
| Balmoral (Lake Macquarie) | Kilaben Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 730 | 1,516 |
| Estimated 2025 | 749 | 1,530 |
| Projected 2041 | 790 | 1,745 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.64% | 0.23% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Balmoral (Lake Macquarie) or Kilaben Bay?
Kilaben Bay has the higher residential safety score (Balmoral (Lake Macquarie) 97/100 vs Kilaben Bay 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Balmoral (Lake Macquarie) or Kilaben Bay?
Balmoral (Lake Macquarie) is more affordable, with a median house price of $833K versus $1.12M.
Which has better public transport, Balmoral (Lake Macquarie) or Kilaben Bay?
Kilaben Bay has the higher transport score (Balmoral (Lake Macquarie) 42/100 vs Kilaben Bay 57/100).
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