Chidlow vs The Lakes
The verdict
Chidlow rates higher for transport (21 vs 0). The Lakes rates higher for education (54 vs 44). Chidlow is closer to the coast (48.5 km vs 56.5 km).
Scores
ChidlowThe Lakes
| Chidlow | The Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 28 | 22 |
| Transport | 21 | 0 |
| Education | 44 | 54 |
| Liveability | 22 | 17 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Chidlow | The Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,821 | 20 |
| Median age | 44 | 56 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,971 | $3,625 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 21.9% | 36.4% |
| Born in Australia | 71.0% | 80.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.9 |
Growth: Chidlow High Growth · The Lakes High Growth
Property
| Chidlow | The Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Chidlow | The Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 70 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 329 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 165 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 988 | 0 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 9,115 | 9,115 |
The Lakes is a commercial/transport hub — total figures include visitors and workers, not just residents.
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Chidlow | The Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 968 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Chidlow · The Lakes
Transport
| Chidlow | The Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 21 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 27 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 110 | 128 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 25.4 km | 33.3 km |
Liveability
| Chidlow | The Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.5°C | 30.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.5°C | 18.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 730 | 730 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 0 |
| Parks | 0 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 48.5 km | 56.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 40.2 km | 47.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 25.0 km | 32.7 km |
Population & growth
| Chidlow | The Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,821 | 20 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,117 | 23 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,590 | 28 |
| Annual growth rate | 3.84% | 3.56% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Chidlow or The Lakes?
Chidlow has the higher transport score (Chidlow 21/100 vs The Lakes 0/100).
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