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Fernbank Creek vs Lake Innes

The verdict

Fernbank Creek is more affordable, with a median house price of $860K versus $1.51M in Lake Innes. Lake Innes rates higher for education (49 vs 43). Lake Innes is closer to the coast (5.4 km vs 6.6 km).

Scores

Fernbank CreekLake Innes
Fernbank CreekLake Innes
Overall2122
Transport00
Education4349
Liveability2422

Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.

Demographics

Fernbank CreekLake Innes
Population122495
Median age5044
Median household income (wk)$1,625$2,214
Bachelor degree or higher21.2%27.9%
Born in Australia81.2%86.3%
Avg household size2.83

Growth: Fernbank Creek Moderate Growth · Lake Innes Moderate Growth

Property

Fernbank CreekLake Innes
Median house price$860K$1.51M
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoYData not availableData not available
Median rent — house (wk)$680$617
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)Data not available42

Median price history

Safety

Fernbank CreekLake Innes
Residential safety score
Break & enter dwelling /100k00
Motor vehicle theft /100k00
Domestic assault /100k00
Total incidents /100k (all)10,6565,455

Fernbank Creek is a commercial/transport hub — total figures include visitors and workers, not just residents.

Total incidents over time

Schools

Fernbank CreekLake Innes
Total schools00
Government00
Independent00
Average ICSEAData not availableData not available

See the full school list on each profile: Fernbank Creek · Lake Innes

Transport

Fernbank CreekLake Innes
Transport score00
Train stations00
Bus stops00
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)6.2 km10.1 km

Liveability

Fernbank CreekLake Innes
Summer max temp27.0°C27.0°C
Winter max temp19.0°C19.0°C
Annual rainfall (mm)1,5001,500
Supermarkets00
Cafes & restaurants00
Parks00
PlaygroundsData not availableData not available
Swimming poolsData not availableData not available
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)6.6 km5.4 km
Distance to CBD (km)312.7 km304.0 km
Nearest beach (km)7.1 km5.7 km
Nearest hospital (km)4.9 km7.5 km

Population & growth

Fernbank CreekLake Innes
Population (2021)122495
Estimated 2025138531
Projected 2041148554
Annual growth rate3.13%1.77%

Common questions

Which is more affordable, Fernbank Creek or Lake Innes?

Fernbank Creek is more affordable, with a median house price of $860K versus $1.51M.

Which has better public transport, Fernbank Creek or Lake Innes?

Fernbank Creek and Lake Innes have similar transport scores.

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Data sources

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