Butchers Creek vs Lake Eacham
The verdict
Lake Eacham rates higher for education (53 vs 43). Butchers Creek is closer to the coast (30.8 km vs 33.9 km).
Scores
Butchers CreekLake Eacham
| Butchers Creek | Lake Eacham | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 20 | 23 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 43 | 53 |
| Liveability | 19 | 19 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Butchers Creek | Lake Eacham | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 85 | 459 |
| Median age | 46 | 50 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,562 | $1,375 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 23.3% | 34.3% |
| Born in Australia | 76.5% | 76.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.5 |
Growth: Butchers Creek — · Lake Eacham —
Property
| Butchers Creek | Lake Eacham | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| 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
Data not available
Safety
| Butchers Creek | Lake Eacham | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 1,176 | 1,743 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 436 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 7,580 | 7,580 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Butchers Creek | Lake Eacham | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 998 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Butchers Creek · Lake Eacham
Transport
| Butchers Creek | Lake Eacham | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 1216.8 km | 1223.7 km |
Liveability
| Butchers Creek | Lake Eacham | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 31.5°C | 31.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 26.0°C | 26.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 2,000 | 2,000 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 1 |
| Parks | 0 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 30.8 km | 33.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 1354.5 km | 1361.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 24.2 km | 17.8 km |
Population & growth
| Butchers Creek | Lake Eacham | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 85 | 459 |
| Estimated 2025 | 90 | 485 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 1.44% | 1.39% |
Common questions
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