Fountaindale vs Lisarow
The verdict
Lisarow is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.20M versus $2.15M in Fountaindale. Lisarow rates higher for transport (86 vs 43). Lisarow has a shorter estimated CBD commute (121 vs 195 min). On the separate residential safety score, Lisarow rates higher (85 vs 43/100 in Fountaindale).
Scores
| Fountaindale | Lisarow | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 66 |
| Transport | 43 | 86 |
| Education | 58 | 57 |
| Liveability | 31 | 55 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Fountaindale | Lisarow | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 726 | 5,299 |
| Median age | 46 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,903 | $2,087 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 39.1% | 34.8% |
| Born in Australia | 80.6% | 80.7% |
| Avg household size | 3.2 | 2.9 |
Growth: Fountaindale Stable · Lisarow Stable
Property
| Fountaindale | Lisarow | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.15M | $1.20M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $747K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 26.8% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $630 | $700 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 2.6% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | 40 |
Median price history
Safety
| Fountaindale | Lisarow | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 43 | 85 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 275 | 151 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 689 | 151 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 275 | 226 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,198 | 5,643 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Fountaindale | Lisarow | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 3 |
| Government | 0 | 3 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,086 | 1,029 |
See the full school list on each profile: Fountaindale · Lisarow
Transport
| Fountaindale | Lisarow | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 43 | 86 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 15 | 29 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 195 | 121 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.2 km | 1.3 km |
Liveability
| Fountaindale | Lisarow | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 2 |
| Parks | 0 | 4 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 4 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 60 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 8.5 km | 7.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 61.1 km | 56.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 8.5 km | 7.8 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 9.9 km | 5.6 km |
Population & growth
| Fountaindale | Lisarow | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 726 | 5,299 |
| Estimated 2025 | 725 | 5,316 |
| Projected 2041 | 768 | 5,813 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.03% | 0.08% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Fountaindale or Lisarow?
Lisarow has the higher residential safety score (Fountaindale 43/100 vs Lisarow 85/100).
Which is more affordable, Fountaindale or Lisarow?
Lisarow is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.20M versus $2.15M.
Which has better schools, Fountaindale or Lisarow?
Fountaindale has a higher average school ICSEA (Fountaindale 1086 vs Lisarow 1029; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Fountaindale or Lisarow?
Lisarow has the higher transport score (Fountaindale 43/100 vs Lisarow 86/100).
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