Lake Heights vs Port Kembla
The verdict
Lake Heights is more affordable, with a median house price of $951K versus $1.09M in Port Kembla. Lake Heights rates higher for liveability (63 vs 53). Port Kembla rates higher for transport (87 vs 64). Port Kembla is closer to the coast (1.2 km vs 3.3 km). On the separate residential safety score, Lake Heights rates higher (68 vs 22/100 in Port Kembla).
Scores
| Lake Heights | Port Kembla | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 58 | 64 |
| Transport | 64 | 87 |
| Education | 45 | 49 |
| Liveability | 63 | 53 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Lake Heights | Port Kembla | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,105 | 5,088 |
| Median age | 36 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,356 | $1,308 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 25.1% | 28.1% |
| Born in Australia | 66.8% | 70.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.4 |
Growth: Lake Heights Moderate Growth · Port Kembla Moderate Growth
Property
| Lake Heights | Port Kembla | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $951K | $1.09M |
| Median unit price | $828K | $669K |
| House price YoY | 21.8% | 19.2% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $650 | $695 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.5% | 3.1% |
| Days on market (house) | 41 | 41 |
Median price history
Safety
| Lake Heights | Port Kembla | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 68 | 22 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 146 | 570 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 146 | 472 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 463 | 511 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,289 | 10,456 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Lake Heights | Port Kembla | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 3 |
| Government | 1 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 941 | 1,018 |
See the full school list on each profile: Lake Heights · Port Kembla
Transport
| Lake Heights | Port Kembla | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 64 | 87 |
| Train stations | 0 | 3 |
| Bus stops | 37 | 52 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 196 | 127 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.2 km | 640 m |
Liveability
| Lake Heights | Port Kembla | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.0°C | 25.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.5°C | 17.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,250 | 1,250 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 5 |
| Parks | 7 | 3 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 5 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 3.3 km | 1.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 74.8 km | 72.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 3.9 km | 1.9 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.8 km | 5.3 km |
Population & growth
| Lake Heights | Port Kembla | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,105 | 5,088 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,133 | 5,088 |
| Projected 2041 | 5,125 | 5,861 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.17% | 0.00% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Lake Heights or Port Kembla?
Lake Heights has the higher residential safety score (Lake Heights 68/100 vs Port Kembla 22/100).
Which is more affordable, Lake Heights or Port Kembla?
Lake Heights is more affordable, with a median house price of $951K versus $1.09M.
Which has better schools, Lake Heights or Port Kembla?
Port Kembla has a higher average school ICSEA (Lake Heights 941 vs Port Kembla 1018; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Lake Heights or Port Kembla?
Port Kembla has the higher transport score (Lake Heights 64/100 vs Port Kembla 87/100).
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