Cringila vs Lake Heights
The verdict
Cringila is more affordable, with a median house price of $725K versus $951K in Lake Heights. Lake Heights rates higher for liveability (63 vs 55). Cringila has a shorter estimated CBD commute (193 vs 196 min). On the separate residential safety score, Lake Heights rates higher (68 vs 61/100 in Cringila).
Scores
| Cringila | Lake Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 54 | 58 |
| Transport | 62 | 64 |
| Education | 42 | 45 |
| Liveability | 55 | 63 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Cringila | Lake Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,156 | 4,105 |
| Median age | 38 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,117 | $1,356 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 20.3% | 25.1% |
| Born in Australia | 53.3% | 66.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.6 |
Growth: Cringila Moderate Growth · Lake Heights Moderate Growth
Property
| Cringila | Lake Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $725K | $951K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $828K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 21.8% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $650 | $650 |
| Rental yield (house) | 4.3% | 3.5% |
| Days on market (house) | 45 | 41 |
Median price history
Safety
| Cringila | Lake Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 61 | 68 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 186 | 146 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 417 | 146 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 371 | 463 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,659 | 3,289 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Cringila | Lake Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 936 | 941 |
See the full school list on each profile: Cringila · Lake Heights
Transport
| Cringila | Lake Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 62 | 64 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 11 | 37 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 193 | 196 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.1 km | 2.2 km |
Liveability
| Cringila | Lake Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.0°C | 25.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.5°C | 17.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,250 | 1,250 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 0 | 7 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 3.3 km | 3.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 73.5 km | 74.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 4.3 km | 3.9 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.4 km | 6.8 km |
Population & growth
| Cringila | Lake Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,156 | 4,105 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,171 | 4,133 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,692 | 5,125 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.17% | 0.17% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Cringila or Lake Heights?
Lake Heights has the higher residential safety score (Cringila 61/100 vs Lake Heights 68/100).
Which is more affordable, Cringila or Lake Heights?
Cringila is more affordable, with a median house price of $725K versus $951K.
Which has better schools, Cringila or Lake Heights?
Lake Heights has a higher average school ICSEA (Cringila 936 vs Lake Heights 941; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Cringila or Lake Heights?
Lake Heights has the higher transport score (Cringila 62/100 vs Lake Heights 64/100).
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