Lake Cathie vs Lake Innes
The verdict
Lake Cathie is more affordable, with a median house price of $933K versus $1.51M in Lake Innes. Lake Cathie rates higher for liveability (39 vs 22). Lake Cathie is closer to the coast (2.0 km vs 5.4 km).
Scores
Lake CathieLake Innes
| Lake Cathie | Lake Innes | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 28 | 22 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 49 | 49 |
| Liveability | 39 | 22 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Lake Cathie | Lake Innes | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,296 | 495 |
| Median age | 52 | 44 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,275 | $2,214 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 26.0% | 27.9% |
| Born in Australia | 86.4% | 86.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 3 |
Growth: Lake Cathie Moderate Growth · Lake Innes Moderate Growth
Property
| Lake Cathie | Lake Innes | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $933K | $1.51M |
| Median unit price | $668K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 3.3% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $700 | $617 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.8% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 30 | 42 |
Median price history
Safety
| Lake Cathie | Lake Innes | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 74 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 140 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 93 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 326 | 0 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,445 | 5,455 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Lake Cathie | Lake Innes | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,011 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Lake Cathie · Lake Innes
Transport
| Lake Cathie | Lake Innes | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 13.9 km | 10.1 km |
Liveability
| Lake Cathie | Lake Innes | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.0°C | 27.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 19.0°C | 19.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,500 | 1,500 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 0 |
| Parks | 5 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.0 km | 5.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 300.1 km | 304.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 3.2 km | 5.7 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 11.4 km | 7.5 km |
Population & growth
| Lake Cathie | Lake Innes | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,296 | 495 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,664 | 531 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,840 | 554 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.08% | 1.77% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Lake Cathie or Lake Innes?
Lake Cathie is more affordable, with a median house price of $933K versus $1.51M.
Which has better public transport, Lake Cathie or Lake Innes?
Lake Cathie and Lake Innes have similar transport scores.
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