Lake Illawarra vs Mount Warrigal
The verdict
Lake Illawarra is more affordable, with a median house price of $893K versus $953K in Mount Warrigal. Mount Warrigal rates higher for liveability (78 vs 70). Lake Illawarra is closer to the coast (1.0 km vs 2.5 km).
Scores
| Lake Illawarra | Mount Warrigal | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 56 | 59 |
| Transport | 60 | 60 |
| Education | 35 | 36 |
| Liveability | 70 | 78 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Lake Illawarra | Mount Warrigal | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,288 | 4,880 |
| Median age | 43 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,069 | $1,365 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 18.2% | 19.9% |
| Born in Australia | 73.5% | 76.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.1 | 2.6 |
Growth: Lake Illawarra Stable · Mount Warrigal Stable
Property
| Lake Illawarra | Mount Warrigal | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $893K | $953K |
| Median unit price | $746K | $790K |
| House price YoY | 14.1% | 11.7% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $720 | $720 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.6% | 3.7% |
| Days on market (house) | 47 | 41 |
Median price history
Safety
| Lake Illawarra | Mount Warrigal | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 45 | 44 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 274 | 389 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 304 | 246 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 608 | 389 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 7,786 | 5,021 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Lake Illawarra | Mount Warrigal | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 1 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 924 | 885 |
See the full school list on each profile: Lake Illawarra · Mount Warrigal
Transport
| Lake Illawarra | Mount Warrigal | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 60 | 60 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 36 | 43 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 212 | 215 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 5.0 km | 3.2 km |
Liveability
| Lake Illawarra | Mount Warrigal | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 |
| Parks | 6 | 9 |
| Playgrounds | 7 | 8 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 12 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.0 km | 2.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 81.0 km | 82.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 3.0 km | 3.2 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.6 km | 1.1 km |
Population & growth
| Lake Illawarra | Mount Warrigal | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,288 | 4,880 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,324 | 4,934 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,547 | 5,265 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.27% | 0.28% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Lake Illawarra or Mount Warrigal?
Lake Illawarra has the higher residential safety score (Lake Illawarra 45/100 vs Mount Warrigal 44/100).
Which is more affordable, Lake Illawarra or Mount Warrigal?
Lake Illawarra is more affordable, with a median house price of $893K versus $953K.
Which has better schools, Lake Illawarra or Mount Warrigal?
Lake Illawarra has a higher average school ICSEA (Lake Illawarra 924 vs Mount Warrigal 885; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Lake Illawarra or Mount Warrigal?
Lake Illawarra and Mount Warrigal have similar transport scores.
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