Lake Heights vs Windang
The verdict
Lake Heights is more affordable, with a median house price of $874K versus $1.09M in Windang. Lake Heights rates higher for transport (64 vs 43). Windang is closer to the coast (400 m vs 3.3 km). On the separate residential safety score, Lake Heights rates higher (68 vs 60/100 in Windang).
Scores
| Lake Heights | Windang | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 58 | 44 |
| Transport | 64 | 43 |
| Education | 45 | 34 |
| 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 | Windang | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,105 | 2,610 |
| Median age | 36 | 56 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,356 | $916 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 25.1% | 18.3% |
| Born in Australia | 66.8% | 79.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.1 |
Growth: Lake Heights Moderate Growth · Windang Stable
Property
| Lake Heights | Windang | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $874K | $1.09M |
| Median unit price | $795K | $704K |
| House price YoY | 2.3% | -5.9% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $650 | $680 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.7% | 3.3% |
| Days on market (house) | 31 | 43 |
Median price history
Safety
| Lake Heights | Windang | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 68 | 60 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 146 | 115 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 146 | 115 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 463 | 498 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,898 | 6,207 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Lake Heights | Windang | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 927 | 976 |
See the full school list on each profile: Lake Heights · Windang
Transport
| Lake Heights | Windang | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 64 | 43 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 37 | 29 |
| 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 | 6.2 km |
Liveability
| Lake Heights | Windang | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2 |
| Parks | 7 | 3 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 6 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 3.3 km | 400 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 74.8 km | 78.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 3.9 km | 1.4 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.8 km | 4.6 km |
Population & growth
| Lake Heights | Windang | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,105 | 2,610 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,133 | 2,612 |
| Projected 2041 | 5,125 | 2,769 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.17% | 0.02% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Lake Heights or Windang?
Lake Heights has the higher residential safety score (Lake Heights 68/100 vs Windang 60/100).
Which is more affordable, Lake Heights or Windang?
Lake Heights is more affordable, with a median house price of $874K versus $1.09M.
Which has better schools, Lake Heights or Windang?
Windang has a higher average school ICSEA (Lake Heights 927 vs Windang 976; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Lake Heights or Windang?
Lake Heights has the higher transport score (Lake Heights 64/100 vs Windang 43/100).
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