Bilpin vs Mountain Lagoon
The verdict
Mountain Lagoon is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.25M versus $1.58M in Bilpin. Bilpin rates higher for transport (14 vs 0). Mountain Lagoon rates higher for education (62 vs 50). Mountain Lagoon is closer to the coast (49.3 km vs 56.1 km).
Scores
BilpinMountain Lagoon
| Bilpin | Mountain Lagoon | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 28 | 24 |
| Transport | 14 | 0 |
| Education | 50 | 62 |
| Liveability | 22 | 14 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bilpin | Mountain Lagoon | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 653 | 78 |
| Median age | 48 | 55 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,692 | $1,625 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 26.0% | 38.6% |
| Born in Australia | 76.7% | 65.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.3 |
Growth: Bilpin Stable · Mountain Lagoon Stable
Property
| Bilpin | Mountain Lagoon | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.58M | $1.25M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $730 | $730 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 13 | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Bilpin | Mountain Lagoon | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 95 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 153 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 153 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 153 | 0 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,603 | 5,128 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bilpin | Mountain Lagoon | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,026 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Bilpin · Mountain Lagoon
Transport
| Bilpin | Mountain Lagoon | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 14 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 18 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 243 | 229 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 25.2 km | 21.5 km |
Liveability
| Bilpin | Mountain Lagoon | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.3°C | 30.3°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.8°C | 17.8°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 800 | 800 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 5 | 0 |
| Parks | 1 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 56.1 km | 49.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 77.0 km | 72.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 30.9 km | 26.4 km |
Population & growth
| Bilpin | Mountain Lagoon | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 653 | 78 |
| Estimated 2025 | 637 | 76 |
| Projected 2041 | 661 | 79 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.62% | -0.65% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Bilpin or Mountain Lagoon?
Mountain Lagoon is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.25M versus $1.58M.
Which has better public transport, Bilpin or Mountain Lagoon?
Bilpin has the higher transport score (Bilpin 14/100 vs Mountain Lagoon 0/100).
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