Burrill Lake vs Mollymook
The verdict
Burrill Lake is more affordable, with a median house price of $950K versus $1.13M 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 Lake | Mollymook | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 23 | 37 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 42 | 51 |
| Liveability | 29 | 63 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Burrill Lake | Mollymook | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,782 | 1,195 |
| Median age | 48 | 55 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,183 | $1,346 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 21.6% | 32.9% |
| Born in Australia | 84.3% | 80.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.3 |
Growth: Burrill Lake High Growth · Mollymook High Growth
Property
| Burrill Lake | Mollymook | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $950K | $1.13M |
| Median unit price | $719K | $795K |
| House price YoY | 16.3% | -12.1% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $600 | $600 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.2% | 2.5% |
| Days on market (house) | 36 | 37 |
Median price history
Safety
| Burrill Lake | Mollymook | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 78 | 58 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 168 | 335 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 112 | 84 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 168 | 502 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,255 | 3,264 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Burrill Lake | Mollymook | |
|---|---|---|
| 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: Burrill Lake · Mollymook
Transport
| Burrill Lake | Mollymook | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 61.8 km | 55.7 km |
Liveability
| Burrill Lake | Mollymook | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 26.5°C | 26.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.0°C | 17.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,100 | 1,100 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 2 |
| Parks | 4 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 4 | 21 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 670 m | 500 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 182.9 km | 176.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 900 m | 790 m |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 8.4 km | 3.8 km |
Population & growth
| Burrill Lake | Mollymook | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,782 | 1,195 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,846 | 1,238 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,538 | 1,702 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.89% | 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 $950K versus $1.13M.
Which has better public transport, Burrill Lake or Mollymook?
Burrill Lake and Mollymook have similar transport scores.
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