Bibra Lake vs South Lake
The verdict
Bibra Lake rates higher for liveability (82 vs 76). South Lake rates higher for transport (64 vs 52). Bibra Lake is closer to the coast (5.3 km vs 7.3 km).
Scores
Bibra LakeSouth Lake
| Bibra Lake | South Lake | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 66 | 67 |
| Transport | 52 | 64 |
| Education | 65 | 61 |
| Liveability | 82 | 76 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bibra Lake | South Lake | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,892 | 5,831 |
| Median age | 44 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,825 | $1,742 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 36.5% | 31.4% |
| Born in Australia | 65.8% | 62.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.6 |
Growth: Bibra Lake — · South Lake Moderate Growth
Property
| Bibra Lake | South Lake | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| 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
Data not available
Safety
| Bibra Lake | South Lake | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 70 | 70 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 322 | 309 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 153 | 154 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,001 | 1,012 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,424 | 6,424 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bibra Lake | South Lake | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 2 |
| Government | 1 | 2 |
| Independent | 2 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,095 | 959 |
See the full school list on each profile: Bibra Lake · South Lake
Transport
| Bibra Lake | South Lake | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 52 | 64 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 53 | 33 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 63 | 65 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.7 km | 2.6 km |
Liveability
| Bibra Lake | South Lake | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.5°C | 30.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.5°C | 18.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 730 | 730 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 4 | 4 |
| Parks | 9 | 9 |
| Playgrounds | 16 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 6 | 22 |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 5.3 km | 7.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 17.0 km | 17.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 5.5 km | 7.5 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.1 km | 4.1 km |
Population & growth
| Bibra Lake | South Lake | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,892 | 5,831 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,892 | 6,271 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | 7,260 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.00% | 1.84% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Bibra Lake or South Lake?
Bibra Lake and South Lake have similar residential safety scores (70 and 70/100).
Which has better schools, Bibra Lake or South Lake?
Bibra Lake has a higher average school ICSEA (Bibra Lake 1095 vs South Lake 959; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Bibra Lake or South Lake?
South Lake has the higher transport score (Bibra Lake 52/100 vs South Lake 64/100).
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