Bruthen vs Lake Bunga
The verdict
Bruthen is more affordable, with a median house price of $463K versus $615K in Lake Bunga. Bruthen rates higher for transport (9 vs 0). Lake Bunga is closer to the coast (1.1 km vs 22.1 km).
Scores
BruthenLake Bunga
| Bruthen | Lake Bunga | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 24 | 18 |
| Transport | 9 | 0 |
| Education | 46 | 38 |
| Liveability | 21 | 19 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bruthen | Lake Bunga | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 820 | 408 |
| Median age | 43 | 53 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,198 | $1,101 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 24.0% | 25.9% |
| Born in Australia | 85.1% | 76.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.3 |
Growth: Bruthen Moderate Growth · Lake Bunga Moderate Growth
Property
| Bruthen | Lake Bunga | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $463K | $615K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 12.6% | 20.0% |
| 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
| Bruthen | Lake Bunga | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 88 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 122 | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | 366 | 735 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,707 | 2,696 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bruthen | Lake Bunga | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,002 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Bruthen · Lake Bunga
Transport
| Bruthen | Lake Bunga | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 9 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 2 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 24.8 km | 36.4 km |
Liveability
| Bruthen | Lake Bunga | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 3 | 0 |
| Parks | 4 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 22.1 km | 1.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 255.2 km | 269.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | 2.3 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 53.5 km | 42.0 km |
Population & growth
| Bruthen | Lake Bunga | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 820 | 408 |
| Estimated 2025 | 860 | 417 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,002 | 499 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.20% | 0.55% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Bruthen or Lake Bunga?
Bruthen is more affordable, with a median house price of $463K versus $615K.
Which has better public transport, Bruthen or Lake Bunga?
Bruthen has the higher transport score (Bruthen 9/100 vs Lake Bunga 0/100).
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