Doyalson North vs Lake Munmorah
The verdict
Lake Munmorah is more affordable, with a median house price of $799K versus $2.50M in Doyalson North. Lake Munmorah rates higher for education (34 vs 24). Lake Munmorah is closer to the coast (3.3 km vs 5.6 km).
Scores
Doyalson NorthLake Munmorah
| Doyalson North | Lake Munmorah | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 39 |
| Transport | 27 | 33 |
| Education | 24 | 34 |
| Liveability | 45 | 49 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Doyalson North | Lake Munmorah | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 383 | 5,084 |
| Median age | 72 | 50 |
| Median household income (wk) | $691 | $1,155 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 7.1% | 19.1% |
| Born in Australia | 70.8% | 84.0% |
| Avg household size | 1.6 | 2.3 |
Growth: Doyalson North Stable · Lake Munmorah Stable
Property
| Doyalson North | Lake Munmorah | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.50M | $799K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $609K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 4.4% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $600 | $710 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 4.5% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | 35 |
Median price history
Safety
| Doyalson North | Lake Munmorah | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 76 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 197 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 1,044 | 157 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 261 | 354 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 8,094 | 5,803 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Doyalson North | Lake Munmorah | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 4 |
| Government | 0 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 977 |
See the full school list on each profile: Doyalson North · Lake Munmorah
Transport
| Doyalson North | Lake Munmorah | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 27 | 33 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 10 | 47 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 260 | 262 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 5.5 km | 8.1 km |
Liveability
| Doyalson North | Lake Munmorah | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.0°C | 27.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,300 | 1,300 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 2 |
| Parks | 0 | 6 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 3 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 5.6 km | 3.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 82.8 km | 83.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 6.0 km | 3.5 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 10.5 km | 11.7 km |
Population & growth
| Doyalson North | Lake Munmorah | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 383 | 5,084 |
| Estimated 2025 | 385 | 5,117 |
| Projected 2041 | 401 | 5,323 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.13% | 0.16% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Doyalson North or Lake Munmorah?
Lake Munmorah is more affordable, with a median house price of $799K versus $2.50M.
Which has better public transport, Doyalson North or Lake Munmorah?
Lake Munmorah has the higher transport score (Doyalson North 27/100 vs Lake Munmorah 33/100).
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