Berkeley vs Lake Heights
The verdict
Berkeley is more affordable, with a median house price of $847K versus $951K in Lake Heights. Lake Heights rates higher for transport (64 vs 59). Lake Heights is closer to the coast (3.3 km vs 5.4 km). On the separate residential safety score, Lake Heights rates higher (68 vs 42/100 in Berkeley).
Scores
| Berkeley | Lake Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 54 | 58 |
| Transport | 59 | 64 |
| Education | 42 | 45 |
| Liveability | 58 | 63 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Berkeley | Lake Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,798 | 4,105 |
| Median age | 40 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,217 | $1,356 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 21.0% | 25.1% |
| Born in Australia | 72.5% | 66.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.6 |
Growth: Berkeley Moderate Growth · Lake Heights Moderate Growth
Property
| Berkeley | Lake Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $847K | $951K |
| Median unit price | $814K | $828K |
| House price YoY | 12.4% | 21.8% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $667 | $650 |
| Rental yield (house) | 4.0% | 3.5% |
| Days on market (house) | 46 | 41 |
Median price history
Safety
| Berkeley | Lake Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 42 | 68 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 308 | 146 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 244 | 146 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 705 | 463 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 7,425 | 3,289 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Berkeley | Lake Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 1 |
| Government | 3 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 910 | 941 |
See the full school list on each profile: Berkeley · Lake Heights
Transport
| Berkeley | Lake Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 59 | 64 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 63 | 37 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 198 | 196 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.5 km | 2.2 km |
Liveability
| Berkeley | Lake Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.0°C | 25.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.5°C | 17.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,250 | 1,250 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 0 |
| Parks | 3 | 7 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 5.4 km | 3.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 75.2 km | 74.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 5.6 km | 3.9 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 7.0 km | 6.8 km |
Population & growth
| Berkeley | Lake Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 7,798 | 4,105 |
| Estimated 2025 | 7,851 | 4,133 |
| Projected 2041 | 9,736 | 5,125 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.17% | 0.17% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Berkeley or Lake Heights?
Lake Heights has the higher residential safety score (Berkeley 42/100 vs Lake Heights 68/100).
Which is more affordable, Berkeley or Lake Heights?
Berkeley is more affordable, with a median house price of $847K versus $951K.
Which has better schools, Berkeley or Lake Heights?
Lake Heights has a higher average school ICSEA (Berkeley 910 vs Lake Heights 941; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Berkeley or Lake Heights?
Lake Heights has the higher transport score (Berkeley 59/100 vs Lake Heights 64/100).
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