Grants Beach vs Lake Cathie
The verdict
Lake Cathie rates higher for education (49 vs 22).
Scores
Grants BeachLake Cathie
| Grants Beach | Lake Cathie | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 17 | 28 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 22 | 49 |
| Liveability | 29 | 39 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Grants Beach | Lake Cathie | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8 | 4,296 |
| Median age | 61 | 52 |
| Median household income (wk) | Data not available | $1,275 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 0.0% | 26.0% |
| Born in Australia | 37.5% | 86.4% |
| Avg household size | 7 | 2.4 |
Growth: Grants Beach Moderate Growth · Lake Cathie Moderate Growth
Property
| Grants Beach | Lake Cathie | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | $938K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $715K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | -9.6% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $700 | $700 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 3.7% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | 55 |
Median price history
Safety
| Grants Beach | Lake Cathie | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 74 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 140 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 93 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 0 | 326 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 12,500 | 2,747 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Grants Beach | Lake Cathie | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,007 |
See the full school list on each profile: Grants Beach · Lake Cathie
Transport
| Grants Beach | Lake Cathie | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 11.0 km | 13.9 km |
Liveability
| Grants Beach | Lake Cathie | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.0°C | 27.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 19.0°C | 19.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,500 | 1,500 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 2 |
| Parks | 0 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 4 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.4 km | 2.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 292.8 km | 300.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 2.7 km | 3.2 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 19.2 km | 11.4 km |
Population & growth
| Grants Beach | Lake Cathie | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 8 | 4,296 |
| Estimated 2025 | 9 | 4,664 |
| Projected 2041 | 9 | 4,840 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.99% | 2.08% |
Common questions
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Grants Beach and Lake Cathie have similar transport scores.
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