Bruthen vs Lakes Entrance
The verdict
Bruthen is more affordable, with a median house price of $463K versus $526K in Lakes Entrance. Bruthen rates higher for education (46 vs 35). Lakes Entrance rates higher for liveability (47 vs 21). Lakes Entrance is closer to the coast (3.0 km vs 22.1 km). On the separate residential safety score, Bruthen rates higher (88 vs 45/100 in Lakes Entrance).
Scores
| Bruthen | Lakes Entrance | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 24 | 36 |
| Transport | 9 | 25 |
| Education | 46 | 35 |
| Liveability | 21 | 47 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bruthen | Lakes Entrance | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 820 | 5,145 |
| Median age | 43 | 55 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,198 | $866 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 24.0% | 19.2% |
| Born in Australia | 85.1% | 75.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.1 |
Growth: Bruthen Moderate Growth · Lakes Entrance Moderate Growth
Property
| Bruthen | Lakes Entrance | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $463K | $526K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $407K |
| House price YoY | 12.6% | 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
| Bruthen | Lakes Entrance | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 88 | 45 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | Data not available | 486 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 122 | 175 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 366 | 1,438 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,707 | 11,506 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bruthen | Lakes Entrance | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 3 |
| Government | 1 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,002 | 949 |
See the full school list on each profile: Bruthen · Lakes Entrance
Transport
| Bruthen | Lakes Entrance | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 9 | 25 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 2 | 47 |
| 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 | 33.1 km |
Liveability
| Bruthen | 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 | 3 | 15 |
| Parks | 4 | 8 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 4 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 22.1 km | 3.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 255.2 km | 266.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | 3.0 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 53.5 km | 44.5 km |
Population & growth
| Bruthen | Lakes Entrance | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 820 | 5,145 |
| Estimated 2025 | 860 | 5,254 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,002 | 6,290 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.20% | 0.53% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Bruthen or Lakes Entrance?
Bruthen has the higher residential safety score (Bruthen 88/100 vs Lakes Entrance 45/100).
Which is more affordable, Bruthen or Lakes Entrance?
Bruthen is more affordable, with a median house price of $463K versus $526K.
Which has better schools, Bruthen or Lakes Entrance?
Bruthen has a higher average school ICSEA (Bruthen 1002 vs Lakes Entrance 949; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Bruthen or Lakes Entrance?
Lakes Entrance has the higher transport score (Bruthen 9/100 vs Lakes Entrance 25/100).
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