Hillsborough (Lake Macquarie) vs Kotara South
The verdict
Hillsborough (Lake Macquarie) is more affordable, with a median house price of $870K versus $1.10M in Kotara South. Kotara South rates higher for transport (76 vs 55). On the separate residential safety score, Hillsborough (Lake Macquarie) rates higher (82 vs 54/100 in Kotara South).
Scores
| Hillsborough (Lake Macquarie) | Kotara South | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 65 | 77 |
| Transport | 55 | 76 |
| Education | 46 | 65 |
| Liveability | 90 | 87 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Hillsborough (Lake Macquarie) | Kotara South | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 641 | 1,267 |
| Median age | 40 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,970 | $2,230 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 22.7% | 45.5% |
| Born in Australia | 91.4% | 87.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.8 |
Growth: Hillsborough (Lake Macquarie) Moderate Growth · Kotara South Moderate Growth
Property
| Hillsborough (Lake Macquarie) | Kotara South | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $870K | $1.10M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $720 | $760 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | 43 |
Median price history
Safety
| Hillsborough (Lake Macquarie) | Kotara South | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 82 | 54 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 237 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 468 | 316 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 312 | 552 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,744 | 2,526 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Hillsborough (Lake Macquarie) | Kotara South | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 0 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Hillsborough (Lake Macquarie) · Kotara South
Transport
| Hillsborough (Lake Macquarie) | Kotara South | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 55 | 76 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 8 | 16 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 249 | 249 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.4 km | 1.3 km |
Liveability
| Hillsborough (Lake Macquarie) | Kotara South | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.5°C | 27.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,100 | 1,100 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 0 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 1 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 5.2 km | 4.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 110.3 km | 111.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 5.3 km | 4.4 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.0 km | 3.4 km |
Population & growth
| Hillsborough (Lake Macquarie) | Kotara South | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 641 | 1,267 |
| Estimated 2025 | 663 | 1,337 |
| Projected 2041 | 747 | 1,412 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.85% | 1.35% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Hillsborough (Lake Macquarie) or Kotara South?
Hillsborough (Lake Macquarie) has the higher residential safety score (Hillsborough (Lake Macquarie) 82/100 vs Kotara South 54/100).
Which is more affordable, Hillsborough (Lake Macquarie) or Kotara South?
Hillsborough (Lake Macquarie) is more affordable, with a median house price of $870K versus $1.10M.
Which has better public transport, Hillsborough (Lake Macquarie) or Kotara South?
Kotara South has the higher transport score (Hillsborough (Lake Macquarie) 55/100 vs Kotara South 76/100).
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