Lake Bathurst vs Lower Boro
The verdict
Lake Bathurst is more affordable, with a median house price of $800K versus $1.01M in Lower Boro. Lake Bathurst rates higher for education (43 vs 30). Lower Boro is closer to the coast (65.0 km vs 78.8 km).
Scores
Lake BathurstLower Boro
| Lake Bathurst | Lower Boro | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 21 | 17 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 43 | 30 |
| Liveability | 22 | 22 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Lake Bathurst | Lower Boro | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 218 | 217 |
| Median age | 48 | 50 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,696 | $1,812 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 31.1% | 18.7% |
| Born in Australia | 76.2% | 74.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.3 |
Growth: Lake Bathurst Moderate Growth · Lower Boro Moderate Growth
Property
| Lake Bathurst | Lower Boro | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $800K | $1.01M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $500 | $500 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | 49 |
Median price history
Safety
| Lake Bathurst | Lower Boro | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 459 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 0 | 0 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,294 | 1,843 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Lake Bathurst | Lower Boro | |
|---|---|---|
| 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: Lake Bathurst · Lower Boro
Transport
| Lake Bathurst | Lower Boro | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 6.3 km | 14.5 km |
Liveability
| Lake Bathurst | Lower Boro | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.0°C | 27.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 11.5°C | 11.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 650 | 650 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 0 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 78.8 km | 65.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 189.3 km | 191.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 30.3 km | 33.9 km |
Population & growth
| Lake Bathurst | Lower Boro | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 218 | 217 |
| Estimated 2025 | 228 | 225 |
| Projected 2041 | 247 | 268 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.13% | 0.91% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Lake Bathurst or Lower Boro?
Lake Bathurst is more affordable, with a median house price of $800K versus $1.01M.
Which has better public transport, Lake Bathurst or Lower Boro?
Lake Bathurst and Lower Boro have similar transport scores.
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