Lake Boga vs Pental Island
The verdict
Lake Boga rates higher for liveability (25 vs 14). Lake Boga is closer to the coast (288.1 km vs 290.8 km).
Scores
Lake BogaPental Island
| Lake Boga | Pental Island | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 24 | 17 |
| Transport | 10 | 0 |
| Education | 40 | 40 |
| Liveability | 25 | 14 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Lake Boga | Pental Island | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 982 | 159 |
| Median age | 45 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,416 | $2,055 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 19.8% | 19.7% |
| Born in Australia | 84.0% | 91.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.8 |
Growth: Lake Boga Declining · Pental Island Declining
Property
| Lake Boga | Pental Island | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $356K | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 14.1% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | 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
| Lake Boga | Pental Island | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 79 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 305 | Data not available |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 204 | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | 407 | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,750 | 1,887 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Lake Boga | Pental Island | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 993 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Lake Boga · Pental Island
Transport
| Lake Boga | Pental Island | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 10 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 2 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 13.8 km | 13.6 km |
Liveability
| Lake Boga | Pental Island | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.5°C | 28.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 12.3°C | 12.3°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 560 | 560 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 0 |
| Parks | 6 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 12 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 288.1 km | 290.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 288.5 km | 291.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 14.2 km | 14.1 km |
Population & growth
| Lake Boga | Pental Island | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 982 | 159 |
| Estimated 2025 | 983 | 159 |
| Projected 2041 | 941 | 152 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.03% | 0.00% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Lake Boga or Pental Island?
Lake Boga has the higher transport score (Lake Boga 10/100 vs Pental Island 0/100).
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