Lake Heights vs Warrawong
The verdict
Warrawong is more affordable, with a median house price of $838K versus $874K in Lake Heights. Lake Heights rates higher for education (45 vs 39). Warrawong rates higher for transport (76 vs 64). Warrawong is closer to the coast (2.1 km vs 3.3 km).
Scores
| Lake Heights | Warrawong | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 58 | 58 |
| Transport | 64 | 76 |
| Education | 45 | 39 |
| Liveability | 63 | 57 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Lake Heights | Warrawong | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,105 | 4,659 |
| Median age | 36 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,356 | $908 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 25.1% | 18.3% |
| Born in Australia | 66.8% | 57.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.4 |
Growth: Lake Heights Moderate Growth · Warrawong Moderate Growth
Property
| Lake Heights | Warrawong | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $874K | $838K |
| Median unit price | $795K | $538K |
| House price YoY | 2.3% | 5.4% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $650 | $650 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.7% | 3.8% |
| Days on market (house) | 31 | 34 |
Median price history
Safety
| Lake Heights | Warrawong | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 68 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 146 | 601 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 146 | 816 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 463 | 1,052 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,898 | 24,984 |
Warrawong is a commercial/transport hub — total figures include visitors and workers, not just residents.
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Lake Heights | Warrawong | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 4 |
| Government | 1 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 927 | 915 |
See the full school list on each profile: Lake Heights · Warrawong
Transport
| Lake Heights | Warrawong | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 64 | 76 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 37 | 48 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.2 km | 1.6 km |
Liveability
| Lake Heights | Warrawong | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 3 |
| Parks | 7 | 6 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 3.3 km | 2.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 74.8 km | 74.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 3.9 km | 2.9 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.8 km | 6.9 km |
Population & growth
| Lake Heights | Warrawong | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,105 | 4,659 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,133 | 4,631 |
| Projected 2041 | 5,125 | 5,367 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.17% | -0.15% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Lake Heights or Warrawong?
Warrawong is more affordable, with a median house price of $838K versus $874K.
Which has better schools, Lake Heights or Warrawong?
Lake Heights has a higher average school ICSEA (Lake Heights 927 vs Warrawong 915; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Lake Heights or Warrawong?
Warrawong has the higher transport score (Lake Heights 64/100 vs Warrawong 76/100).
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