Boole Poole vs Lakes Entrance
The verdict
Lakes Entrance rates higher for liveability (47 vs 16). Lakes Entrance is closer to the coast (3.0 km vs 5.4 km).
Scores
Boole PooleLakes Entrance
| Boole Poole | Lakes Entrance | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 13 | 36 |
| Transport | 0 | 25 |
| Education | 24 | 35 |
| Liveability | 16 | 47 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Boole Poole | Lakes Entrance | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9 | 5,145 |
| Median age | 63 | 55 |
| Median household income (wk) | $900 | $866 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 0.0% | 19.2% |
| Born in Australia | 88.9% | 75.7% |
| Avg household size | 1.3 | 2.1 |
Growth: Boole Poole Moderate Growth · Lakes Entrance Moderate Growth
Property
| Boole Poole | Lakes Entrance | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | $526K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $407K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 12.9% |
| 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
Safety
| Boole Poole | Lakes Entrance | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 45 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | Data not available | 486 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | Data not available | 175 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | 1,438 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 11,111 | 11,506 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Boole Poole | Lakes Entrance | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 3 |
| Government | 0 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 949 |
See the full school list on each profile: Boole Poole · Lakes Entrance
Transport
| Boole Poole | Lakes Entrance | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 25 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 47 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 16.3 km | 33.1 km |
Liveability
| Boole Poole | Lakes Entrance | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.0°C | 25.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.5°C | 14.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 15 |
| Parks | 0 | 8 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 4 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 5.4 km | 3.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 248.3 km | 266.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 5.5 km | 3.0 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 63.7 km | 44.5 km |
Population & growth
| Boole Poole | Lakes Entrance | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 9 | 5,145 |
| Estimated 2025 | Data not available | 5,254 |
| Projected 2041 | 11 | 6,290 |
| Annual growth rate | Data not available | 0.53% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Boole Poole or Lakes Entrance?
Lakes Entrance has the higher transport score (Boole Poole 0/100 vs Lakes Entrance 25/100).
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