Lake Innes vs Thrumster
The verdict
Thrumster is more affordable, with a median house price of $871K versus $1.51M in Lake Innes. Thrumster rates higher for liveability (33 vs 22). Lake Innes is closer to the coast (5.4 km vs 7.9 km).
Scores
Lake InnesThrumster
| Lake Innes | Thrumster | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 22 | 27 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 49 | 51 |
| Liveability | 22 | 33 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Lake Innes | Thrumster | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 495 | 2,382 |
| Median age | 44 | 32 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,214 | $1,988 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 27.9% | 31.1% |
| Born in Australia | 86.3% | 82.0% |
| Avg household size | 3 | 2.9 |
Growth: Lake Innes Moderate Growth · Thrumster Moderate Growth
Property
| Lake Innes | Thrumster | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.51M | $871K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $723K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 3.1% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $617 | $680 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 4.1% |
| Days on market (house) | 42 | 29 |
Median price history
Safety
| Lake Innes | Thrumster | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 210 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 126 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 0 | 294 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,455 | 7,221 |
Thrumster is a commercial/transport hub — total figures include visitors and workers, not just residents.
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Lake Innes | Thrumster | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,012 |
See the full school list on each profile: Lake Innes · Thrumster
Transport
| Lake Innes | Thrumster | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 10.1 km | 6.9 km |
Liveability
| Lake Innes | Thrumster | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.0°C | 27.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 19.0°C | 19.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,500 | 1,500 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 5 |
| Parks | 0 | 3 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 2 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 5.4 km | 7.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 304.0 km | 308.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 5.7 km | 8.2 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 7.5 km | 3.8 km |
Population & growth
| Lake Innes | Thrumster | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 495 | 2,382 |
| Estimated 2025 | 531 | 2,697 |
| Projected 2041 | 554 | 2,899 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.77% | 3.15% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Lake Innes or Thrumster?
Thrumster is more affordable, with a median house price of $871K versus $1.51M.
Which has better public transport, Lake Innes or Thrumster?
Lake Innes and Thrumster have similar transport scores.
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