Lake Albert vs Tatton
The verdict
Lake Albert is more affordable, with a median house price of $680K versus $851K in Tatton. Tatton rates higher for transport (35 vs 0). Lake Albert is closer to the coast (259.5 km vs 262.7 km). On the separate residential safety score, Tatton rates higher (76 vs 58/100 in Lake Albert).
Scores
| Lake Albert | Tatton | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 51 |
| Transport | 0 | 35 |
| Education | 46 | 54 |
| Liveability | 51 | 64 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Lake Albert | Tatton | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,291 | 2,560 |
| Median age | 43 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,891 | $2,337 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 31.0% | 42.0% |
| Born in Australia | 90.4% | 83.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.8 |
Growth: Lake Albert Stable · Tatton Stable
Property
| Lake Albert | Tatton | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $680K | $851K |
| Median unit price | $453K | $480K |
| House price YoY | -6.0% | -14.4% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $550 | $550 |
| Rental yield (house) | 4.1% | 4.2% |
| Days on market (house) | 24 | 37 |
Median price history
Safety
| Lake Albert | Tatton | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 58 | 76 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 461 | 273 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 32 | 195 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 175 | 156 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,720 | 3,008 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Lake Albert | Tatton | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,036 | 1,106 |
See the full school list on each profile: Lake Albert · Tatton
Transport
| Lake Albert | Tatton | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 35 |
| 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) | 5.8 km | 4.5 km |
Liveability
| Lake Albert | Tatton | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 0 |
| Parks | 15 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | 8 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | 183 | 8 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 259.5 km | 262.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 377.9 km | 380.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.4 km | 4.6 km |
Population & growth
| Lake Albert | Tatton | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,291 | 2,560 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,331 | 2,576 |
| Projected 2041 | 6,568 | 2,673 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.16% | 0.16% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Lake Albert or Tatton?
Tatton has the higher residential safety score (Lake Albert 58/100 vs Tatton 76/100).
Which is more affordable, Lake Albert or Tatton?
Lake Albert is more affordable, with a median house price of $680K versus $851K.
Which has better schools, Lake Albert or Tatton?
Tatton has a higher average school ICSEA (Lake Albert 1036 vs Tatton 1106; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Lake Albert or Tatton?
Tatton has the higher transport score (Lake Albert 0/100 vs Tatton 35/100).
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