Kalimna vs Lakes Entrance
The verdict
Kalimna is more affordable, with a median house price of $489K versus $526K in Lakes Entrance. On the separate residential safety score, Kalimna rates higher (52 vs 45/100 in Lakes Entrance).
Scores
KalimnaLakes Entrance
| Kalimna | Lakes Entrance | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 36 |
| Transport | 25 | 25 |
| Education | 32 | 35 |
| Liveability | 43 | 47 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Kalimna | Lakes Entrance | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,350 | 5,145 |
| Median age | 54 | 55 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,055 | $866 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 15.4% | 19.2% |
| Born in Australia | 76.2% | 75.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.1 |
Growth: Kalimna Moderate Growth · Lakes Entrance Moderate Growth
Property
| Kalimna | Lakes Entrance | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $489K | $526K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $407K |
| House price YoY | 46.0% | 12.9% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Kalimna | Lakes Entrance | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 52 | 45 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 222 | 486 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | Data not available | 175 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,037 | 1,438 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,000 | 11,506 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Kalimna | Lakes Entrance | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 3 |
| Government | 0 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 941 |
See the full school list on each profile: Kalimna · Lakes Entrance
Transport
| Kalimna | Lakes Entrance | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 25 | 25 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 14 | 47 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 30.4 km | 33.1 km |
Liveability
| Kalimna | Lakes Entrance | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.0°C | 25.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.5°C | 14.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 15 |
| Parks | 1 | 8 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 4 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.3 km | 3.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 263.8 km | 266.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 2.9 km | 3.0 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 47.9 km | 44.5 km |
Population & growth
| Kalimna | Lakes Entrance | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,350 | 5,145 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,379 | 5,254 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,650 | 6,290 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.53% | 0.53% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Kalimna or Lakes Entrance?
Kalimna has the higher residential safety score (Kalimna 52/100 vs Lakes Entrance 45/100).
Which is more affordable, Kalimna or Lakes Entrance?
Kalimna is more affordable, with a median house price of $489K versus $526K.
Which has better public transport, Kalimna or Lakes Entrance?
Kalimna and Lakes Entrance have similar transport scores.
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