King Creek vs Lake Innes
The verdict
King Creek is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.50M versus $1.51M in Lake Innes. King Creek rates higher for transport (35 vs 0). Lake Innes rates higher for education (49 vs 42). Lake Innes is closer to the coast (5.4 km vs 11.6 km).
Scores
King CreekLake Innes
| King Creek | Lake Innes | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 22 |
| Transport | 35 | 0 |
| Education | 42 | 49 |
| Liveability | 22 | 22 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| King Creek | Lake Innes | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,863 | 495 |
| Median age | 45 | 44 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,088 | $2,214 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 30.2% | 27.9% |
| Born in Australia | 86.6% | 86.3% |
| Avg household size | 3 | 3 |
Growth: King Creek Moderate Growth · Lake Innes Moderate Growth
Property
| King Creek | Lake Innes | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.50M | $1.51M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $617 | $617 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 36 | 42 |
Median price history
Safety
| King Creek | Lake Innes | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 54 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 161 | 0 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,664 | 5,455 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| King Creek | Lake Innes | |
|---|---|---|
| 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: King Creek · Lake Innes
Transport
| King Creek | Lake Innes | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 35 | 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) | 4.5 km | 10.1 km |
Liveability
| King Creek | Lake Innes | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 0 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 11.6 km | 5.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 301.9 km | 304.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | 5.7 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.7 km | 7.5 km |
Population & growth
| King Creek | Lake Innes | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,863 | 495 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,000 | 531 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,084 | 554 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.79% | 1.77% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, King Creek or Lake Innes?
King Creek is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.50M versus $1.51M.
Which has better public transport, King Creek or Lake Innes?
King Creek has the higher transport score (King Creek 35/100 vs Lake Innes 0/100).
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