Koongal vs Lakes Creek
The verdict
Koongal rates higher for liveability (65 vs 22). Lakes Creek is closer to the coast (20.4 km vs 22.4 km).
Scores
KoongalLakes Creek
| Koongal | Lakes Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 17 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 32 | 30 |
| Liveability | 65 | 22 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Koongal | Lakes Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,252 | 633 |
| Median age | 35 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,320 | $2,027 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 17.8% | 14.9% |
| Born in Australia | 80.0% | 80.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.7 |
Growth: Koongal — · Lakes Creek —
Property
| Koongal | Lakes Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $500 | 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
| Koongal | Lakes Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 32 | 32 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 1,858 | 1,896 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 659 | 632 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 12,380 | 12,380 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Koongal | Lakes Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 915 | 894 |
See the full school list on each profile: Koongal · Lakes Creek
Transport
| Koongal | Lakes Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 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) | 378.6 km | 377.3 km |
Liveability
| Koongal | Lakes Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 32.5°C | 32.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 23.2°C | 23.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 800 | 800 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 8 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 22.4 km | 20.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 519.4 km | 518.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.4 km | 7.5 km |
Population & growth
| Koongal | Lakes Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,252 | 633 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,335 | 645 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 0.48% | 0.47% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Koongal or Lakes Creek?
Koongal and Lakes Creek have similar residential safety scores (32 and 32/100).
Which has better schools, Koongal or Lakes Creek?
Koongal has a higher average school ICSEA (Koongal 915 vs Lakes Creek 894; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Koongal or Lakes Creek?
Koongal and Lakes Creek have similar transport scores.
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