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Lake Wyangan vs Nericon

The verdict

Nericon is more affordable, with a median house price of $735K versus $886K in Lake Wyangan. Lake Wyangan rates higher for education (38 vs 24). Lake Wyangan is closer to the coast (412.2 km vs 413.9 km).

Scores

Lake WyanganNericon
Lake WyanganNericon
Overall1611
Transport00
Education3824
Liveability1410

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

Demographics

Lake WyanganNericon
Population877278
Median age4439
Median household income (wk)$2,210$1,890
Bachelor degree or higher25.8%11.7%
Born in Australia80.5%79.1%
Avg household size2.92.8

Growth: Lake Wyangan Stable · Nericon Stable

Property

Lake WyanganNericon
Median house price$886K$735K
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoYData not availableData not available
Median rent — house (wk)$500$500
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)5229

Median price history

Safety

Lake WyanganNericon
Residential safety score56
Break & enter dwelling /100k4560
Motor vehicle theft /100k1140
Domestic assault /100k342719
Total incidents /100k (all)3,7636,115

Total incidents over time

Schools

Lake WyanganNericon
Total schools10
Government10
Independent00
Average ICSEA930Data not available

See the full school list on each profile: Lake Wyangan · Nericon

Transport

Lake WyanganNericon
Transport score00
Train stations00
Bus stops00
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)6.6 km12.2 km

Liveability

Lake WyanganNericon
Summer max temp31.5°C31.5°C
Winter max temp13.0°C13.0°C
Annual rainfall (mm)570570
Supermarkets00
Cafes & restaurants00
Parks20
Playgrounds2Data not available
Swimming poolsData not availableData not available
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)412.2 km413.9 km
Distance to CBD (km)479.4 km477.7 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)6.0 km11.6 km

Population & growth

Lake WyanganNericon
Population (2021)877278
Estimated 2025893283
Projected 2041929294
Annual growth rate0.45%0.45%

Common questions

Which is more affordable, Lake Wyangan or Nericon?

Nericon is more affordable, with a median house price of $735K versus $886K.

Which has better public transport, Lake Wyangan or Nericon?

Lake Wyangan and Nericon have similar transport scores.

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