Barden Ridge vs Lucas Heights
The verdict
Barden Ridge rates higher for education (66 vs 34). Barden Ridge is closer to the coast (11.3 km vs 13.8 km).
Scores
Barden RidgeLucas Heights
| Barden Ridge | Lucas Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 60 | 38 |
| Transport | 48 | 35 |
| Education | 66 | 34 |
| Liveability | 67 | 44 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Barden Ridge | Lucas Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,129 | 4 |
| Median age | 41 | 56 |
| Median household income (wk) | $3,134 | Data not available |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 39.3% | 0.0% |
| Born in Australia | 83.5% | 0.0% |
| Avg household size | 3.3 | 1 |
Growth: Barden Ridge Stable · Lucas Heights Stable
Property
| Barden Ridge | Lucas Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.77M | Data not available |
| Median unit price | $1.33M | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,050 | $1,050 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 38 | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Barden Ridge | Lucas Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 25,000 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 145 | 0 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,308 | 250,000 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Barden Ridge | Lucas Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,073 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Barden Ridge · Lucas Heights
Transport
| Barden Ridge | Lucas Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 48 | 35 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 29 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 90 | 96 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.9 km | 4.6 km |
Liveability
| Barden Ridge | Lucas Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.5°C | 17.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 870 | 870 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 4 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 5 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 11.3 km | 13.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 25.9 km | 28.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 11.4 km | 12.5 km |
Population & growth
| Barden Ridge | Lucas Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,129 | 4 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,111 | 4 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,428 | 4 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.11% | 0.00% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Barden Ridge or Lucas Heights?
Barden Ridge has the higher transport score (Barden Ridge 48/100 vs Lucas Heights 35/100).
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