Holgate vs Lisarow
The verdict
Lisarow is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.20M versus $2.21M in Holgate. Holgate rates higher for education (70 vs 57). Lisarow rates higher for transport (86 vs 42). Holgate is closer to the coast (4.9 km vs 7.8 km). On the separate residential safety score, Holgate rates higher (100 vs 85/100 in Lisarow).
Scores
| Holgate | Lisarow | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 46 | 66 |
| Transport | 42 | 86 |
| Education | 70 | 57 |
| Liveability | 29 | 55 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Holgate | Lisarow | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,023 | 5,299 |
| Median age | 43 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,951 | $2,087 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 50.6% | 34.8% |
| Born in Australia | 81.3% | 80.7% |
| Avg household size | 3.3 | 2.9 |
Growth: Holgate Moderate Growth · Lisarow Stable
Property
| Holgate | Lisarow | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.21M | $1.20M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $747K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 26.8% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $700 | $700 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 2.6% |
| Days on market (house) | 42 | 40 |
Median price history
Safety
| Holgate | Lisarow | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 85 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 151 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 151 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 391 | 226 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,053 | 5,643 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Holgate | Lisarow | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 3 |
| Government | 1 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,080 | 1,029 |
Transport
| Holgate | Lisarow | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 42 | 86 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 13 | 29 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 178 | 121 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.1 km | 1.3 km |
Liveability
| Holgate | 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) | 4.9 km | 7.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 55.2 km | 56.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 4.9 km | 7.8 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.3 km | 5.6 km |
Population & growth
| Holgate | Lisarow | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,023 | 5,299 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,012 | 5,316 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,132 | 5,813 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.27% | 0.08% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Holgate or Lisarow?
Holgate has the higher residential safety score (Holgate 100/100 vs Lisarow 85/100).
Which is more affordable, Holgate or Lisarow?
Lisarow is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.20M versus $2.21M.
Which has better schools, Holgate or Lisarow?
Holgate has a higher average school ICSEA (Holgate 1080 vs Lisarow 1029; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Holgate or Lisarow?
Lisarow has the higher transport score (Holgate 42/100 vs Lisarow 86/100).
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