Bobs Creek vs Lakewood
The verdict
Lakewood is more affordable, with a median house price of $694K versus $1.60M in Bobs Creek. Lakewood rates higher for liveability (29 vs 22). Lakewood is closer to the coast (6.0 km vs 8.0 km).
Scores
Bobs CreekLakewood
| Bobs Creek | Lakewood | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 17 | 21 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 32 | 37 |
| Liveability | 22 | 29 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bobs Creek | Lakewood | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 119 | 1,249 |
| Median age | 46 | 58 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,531 | $1,036 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 13.2% | 19.3% |
| Born in Australia | 80.7% | 83.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.2 |
Growth: Bobs Creek Moderate Growth · Lakewood Moderate Growth
Property
| Bobs Creek | Lakewood | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.60M | $694K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $571K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $580 | $565 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | 28 |
Median price history
Safety
| Bobs Creek | Lakewood | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 0 | 80 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 840 | 1,281 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bobs Creek | Lakewood | |
|---|---|---|
| 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: Bobs Creek · Lakewood
Transport
| Bobs Creek | Lakewood | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 6.6 km | 5.6 km |
Liveability
| Bobs Creek | Lakewood | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.0°C | 27.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 19.0°C | 19.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,500 | 1,500 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 0 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 8.0 km | 6.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 292.1 km | 288.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 8.5 km | 6.5 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 15.2 km | 20.2 km |
Population & growth
| Bobs Creek | Lakewood | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 119 | 1,249 |
| Estimated 2025 | 129 | 1,356 |
| Projected 2041 | 134 | 1,407 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.04% | 2.08% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Bobs Creek or Lakewood?
Lakewood is more affordable, with a median house price of $694K versus $1.60M.
Which has better public transport, Bobs Creek or Lakewood?
Bobs Creek and Lakewood have similar transport scores.
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