Lake Illawarra vs Warilla
The verdict
Warilla is more affordable, with a median house price of $861K versus $899K in Lake Illawarra. Warilla rates higher for liveability (76 vs 70). On the separate residential safety score, Lake Illawarra rates higher (46 vs 32/100 in Warilla).
Scores
| Lake Illawarra | Warilla | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 56 | 58 |
| Transport | 60 | 60 |
| Education | 35 | 33 |
| Liveability | 70 | 76 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Lake Illawarra | Warilla | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,288 | 6,226 |
| Median age | 43 | 45 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,069 | $987 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 18.2% | 15.5% |
| Born in Australia | 73.5% | 74.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.1 | 2.3 |
Growth: Lake Illawarra Stable · Warilla Stable
Property
| Lake Illawarra | Warilla | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $899K | $861K |
| Median unit price | $699K | $712K |
| House price YoY | 35.0% | 6.3% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $680 | $680 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.7% | 4.0% |
| Days on market (house) | 34 | 24 |
Median price history
Safety
| Lake Illawarra | Warilla | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 46 | 32 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 274 | 402 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 274 | 321 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 608 | 578 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 9,033 | 10,376 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Lake Illawarra | Warilla | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 4 |
| Government | 2 | 4 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 921 | 921 |
See the full school list on each profile: Lake Illawarra · Warilla
Transport
| Lake Illawarra | Warilla | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 60 | 60 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 36 | 53 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 5.0 km | 4.1 km |
Liveability
| Lake Illawarra | Warilla | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 2 |
| Parks | 6 | 13 |
| Playgrounds | 7 | 7 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 5 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 3 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.0 km | 1.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 81.0 km | 82.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 3.0 km | 2.1 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.6 km | 1.9 km |
Population & growth
| Lake Illawarra | Warilla | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,288 | 6,226 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,324 | 6,294 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,547 | 6,717 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.27% | 0.27% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Lake Illawarra or Warilla?
Lake Illawarra has the higher residential safety score (Lake Illawarra 46/100 vs Warilla 32/100).
Which is more affordable, Lake Illawarra or Warilla?
Warilla is more affordable, with a median house price of $861K versus $899K.
Which has better schools, Lake Illawarra or Warilla?
Lake Illawarra and Warilla have similar average school ICSEA scores (921 and 921).
Which has better public transport, Lake Illawarra or Warilla?
Lake Illawarra and Warilla have similar transport scores.
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