Griffith vs Lake Wyangan
The verdict
Griffith is more affordable, with a median house price of $630K versus $886K in Lake Wyangan. Griffith rates higher for liveability (80 vs 14). Griffith is closer to the coast (407.5 km vs 412.2 km). On the separate residential safety score, Lake Wyangan rates higher (56 vs 33/100 in Griffith).
Scores
| Griffith | Lake Wyangan | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 62 | 16 |
| Transport | 64 | 0 |
| Education | 40 | 38 |
| Liveability | 80 | 14 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Griffith | Lake Wyangan | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 19,505 | 877 |
| Median age | 36 | 44 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,676 | $2,210 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 28.6% | 25.8% |
| Born in Australia | 66.2% | 80.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.9 |
Growth: Griffith Moderate Growth · Lake Wyangan Stable
Property
| Griffith | Lake Wyangan | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $630K | $886K |
| Median unit price | $524K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 15.1% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $520 | $520 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.9% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 37 | 60 |
Median price history
Safety
| Griffith | Lake Wyangan | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 33 | 56 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 405 | 456 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 251 | 114 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 887 | 342 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 9,023 | 3,649 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Griffith | Lake Wyangan | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 12 | 1 |
| Government | 7 | 1 |
| Independent | 3 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 933 | 926 |
See the full school list on each profile: Griffith · Lake Wyangan
Transport
| Griffith | Lake Wyangan | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 64 | 0 |
| Train stations | 2 | 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) | 780 m | 6.6 km |
Liveability
| Griffith | Lake Wyangan | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 31.5°C | 31.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 13.0°C | 13.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 570 | 570 |
| Supermarkets | 10 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 10 | 0 |
| Parks | 69 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 407.5 km | 412.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 477.5 km | 479.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 270 m | 6.0 km |
Population & growth
| Griffith | Lake Wyangan | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 19,505 | 877 |
| Estimated 2025 | 19,592 | 893 |
| Projected 2041 | 22,787 | 929 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.11% | 0.45% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Griffith or Lake Wyangan?
Lake Wyangan has the higher residential safety score (Griffith 33/100 vs Lake Wyangan 56/100).
Which is more affordable, Griffith or Lake Wyangan?
Griffith is more affordable, with a median house price of $630K versus $886K.
Which has better schools, Griffith or Lake Wyangan?
Griffith has a higher average school ICSEA (Griffith 933 vs Lake Wyangan 926; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Griffith or Lake Wyangan?
Griffith has the higher transport score (Griffith 64/100 vs Lake Wyangan 0/100).
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