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Lake Illawarra vs Warilla

The verdict

Warilla is more affordable, with a median house price of $868K versus $893K in Lake Illawarra. Warilla rates higher for liveability (76 vs 70). Lake Illawarra has a shorter estimated CBD commute (212 vs 214 min). On the separate residential safety score, Lake Illawarra rates higher (45 vs 32/100 in Warilla).

Scores

Lake IllawarraWarilla
Lake IllawarraWarilla
Overall5658
Transport6060
Education3533
Liveability7076

Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.

Demographics

Lake IllawarraWarilla
Population3,2886,226
Median age4345
Median household income (wk)$1,069$987
Bachelor degree or higher18.2%15.5%
Born in Australia73.5%74.0%
Avg household size2.12.3

Growth: Lake Illawarra Stable · Warilla Stable

Property

Lake IllawarraWarilla
Median house price$893K$868K
Median unit price$746K$740K
House price YoY14.1%-4.0%
Median rent — house (wk)$720$720
Rental yield (house)3.6%4.2%
Days on market (house)4747

Median price history

Safety

Lake IllawarraWarilla
Residential safety score4532
Break & enter dwelling /100k274402
Motor vehicle theft /100k304321
Domestic assault /100k608594
Total incidents /100k (all)7,7868,786

Total incidents over time

Schools

Lake IllawarraWarilla
Total schools23
Government23
Independent00
Average ICSEA924916

See the full school list on each profile: Lake Illawarra · Warilla

Transport

Lake IllawarraWarilla
Transport score6060
Train stations00
Bus stops3653
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)212214
Nearest train station (km)5.0 km4.1 km

Liveability

Lake IllawarraWarilla
Summer max temp25.0°C25.0°C
Winter max temp17.5°C17.5°C
Annual rainfall (mm)1,2501,250
Supermarkets02
Cafes & restaurants02
Parks613
Playgrounds77
Swimming poolsData not available5
Medical GPs03
Distance to coast (km)1.0 km1.1 km
Distance to CBD (km)81.0 km82.0 km
Nearest beach (km)3.0 km2.1 km
Nearest hospital (km)2.6 km1.9 km

Population & growth

Lake IllawarraWarilla
Population (2021)3,2886,226
Estimated 20253,3246,294
Projected 20413,5476,717
Annual growth rate0.27%0.27%

Common questions

Which is safer, Lake Illawarra or Warilla?

Lake Illawarra has the higher residential safety score (Lake Illawarra 45/100 vs Warilla 32/100).

Which is more affordable, Lake Illawarra or Warilla?

Warilla is more affordable, with a median house price of $868K versus $893K.

Which has better schools, Lake Illawarra or Warilla?

Lake Illawarra has a higher average school ICSEA (Lake Illawarra 924 vs Warilla 916; national average 1000).

Which has better public transport, Lake Illawarra or Warilla?

Lake Illawarra and Warilla have similar transport scores.

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