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Burrill Lake vs Mollymook

The verdict

Burrill Lake is more affordable, with a median house price of $875K versus $1.14M in Mollymook. Mollymook rates higher for liveability (63 vs 29). On the separate residential safety score, Burrill Lake rates higher (78 vs 58/100 in Mollymook).

Scores

Burrill LakeMollymook
Burrill LakeMollymook
Overall2337
Transport00
Education4251
Liveability2963

Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.

Demographics

Burrill LakeMollymook
Population1,7821,195
Median age4855
Median household income (wk)$1,183$1,346
Bachelor degree or higher21.6%32.9%
Born in Australia84.3%80.6%
Avg household size2.32.3

Growth: Burrill Lake High Growth · Mollymook High Growth

Property

Burrill LakeMollymook
Median house price$875K$1.14M
Median unit price$703K$601K
House price YoY4.9%37.8%
Median rent — house (wk)$572$572
Rental yield (house)3.7%2.3%
Days on market (house)3626

Median price history

Safety

Burrill LakeMollymook
Residential safety score7858
Break & enter dwelling /100k168335
Motor vehicle theft /100k11284
Domestic assault /100k168502
Total incidents /100k (all)3,5353,515

Total incidents over time

Schools

Burrill LakeMollymook
Total schools00
Government00
Independent00
Average ICSEAData not availableData not available

See the full school list on each profile: Burrill Lake · Mollymook

Transport

Burrill LakeMollymook
Transport score00
Train stations00
Bus stops00
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)61.8 km55.7 km

Liveability

Burrill LakeMollymook
Summer max temp26.5°C26.5°C
Winter max temp17.0°C17.0°C
Annual rainfall (mm)1,1001,100
Supermarkets00
Cafes & restaurants02
Parks42
Playgrounds21
Swimming pools421
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)670 m500 m
Distance to CBD (km)182.9 km176.6 km
Nearest beach (km)900 m790 m
Nearest hospital (km)8.4 km3.8 km

Population & growth

Burrill LakeMollymook
Population (2021)1,7821,195
Estimated 20251,8461,238
Projected 20412,5381,702
Annual growth rate0.89%0.89%

Common questions

Which is safer, Burrill Lake or Mollymook?

Burrill Lake has the higher residential safety score (Burrill Lake 78/100 vs Mollymook 58/100).

Which is more affordable, Burrill Lake or Mollymook?

Burrill Lake is more affordable, with a median house price of $875K versus $1.14M.

Which has better public transport, Burrill Lake or Mollymook?

Burrill Lake and Mollymook have similar transport scores.

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Data sources

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