Kooringal vs Lake Albert
The verdict
Kooringal is more affordable, with a median house price of $603K versus $680K in Lake Albert. Kooringal rates higher for transport (46 vs 0). Lake Albert is closer to the coast (259.5 km vs 261.7 km). On the separate residential safety score, Lake Albert rates higher (58 vs 21/100 in Kooringal).
Scores
| Kooringal | Lake Albert | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 54 | 32 |
| Transport | 46 | 0 |
| Education | 47 | 46 |
| Liveability | 67 | 51 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Kooringal | Lake Albert | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,404 | 6,291 |
| Median age | 35 | 43 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,404 | $1,891 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 32.7% | 31.0% |
| Born in Australia | 83.1% | 90.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.6 |
Growth: Kooringal Stable · Lake Albert Stable
Property
| Kooringal | Lake Albert | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $603K | $680K |
| Median unit price | $395K | $453K |
| House price YoY | 17.7% | -6.0% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $550 | $550 |
| Rental yield (house) | 4.3% | 4.1% |
| Days on market (house) | 25 | 24 |
Median price history
Safety
| Kooringal | Lake Albert | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 21 | 58 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 635 | 461 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 243 | 32 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 743 | 175 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 10,400 | 3,720 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Kooringal | Lake Albert | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 5 | 3 |
| Government | 3 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 978 | 1,036 |
See the full school list on each profile: Kooringal · Lake Albert
Transport
| Kooringal | Lake Albert | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 46 | 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) | 2.4 km | 5.8 km |
Liveability
| Kooringal | Lake Albert | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 31.5°C | 31.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 13.0°C | 13.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 570 | 570 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 2 |
| Parks | 10 | 15 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 8 |
| Swimming pools | 94 | 183 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 261.7 km | 259.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 378.2 km | 377.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.0 km | 6.4 km |
Population & growth
| Kooringal | Lake Albert | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 7,404 | 6,291 |
| Estimated 2025 | 7,451 | 6,331 |
| Projected 2041 | 7,730 | 6,568 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.16% | 0.16% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Kooringal or Lake Albert?
Lake Albert has the higher residential safety score (Kooringal 21/100 vs Lake Albert 58/100).
Which is more affordable, Kooringal or Lake Albert?
Kooringal is more affordable, with a median house price of $603K versus $680K.
Which has better schools, Kooringal or Lake Albert?
Lake Albert has a higher average school ICSEA (Kooringal 978 vs Lake Albert 1036; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Kooringal or Lake Albert?
Kooringal has the higher transport score (Kooringal 46/100 vs Lake Albert 0/100).
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