Lakelands vs Macquarie Hills
The verdict
Macquarie Hills is more affordable, with a median house price of $975K versus $1.18M in Lakelands. Lakelands rates higher for education (62 vs 52). Macquarie Hills rates higher for transport (76 vs 60). On the separate residential safety score, Macquarie Hills rates higher (100 vs 95/100 in Lakelands).
Scores
| Lakelands | Macquarie Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 69 | 73 |
| Transport | 60 | 76 |
| Education | 62 | 52 |
| Liveability | 84 | 89 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Lakelands | Macquarie Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,445 | 3,605 |
| Median age | 43 | 35 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,315 | $2,241 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 45.1% | 32.5% |
| Born in Australia | 85.6% | 89.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.9 |
Growth: Lakelands Moderate Growth · Macquarie Hills Moderate Growth
Property
| Lakelands | Macquarie Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.18M | $975K |
| Median unit price | $730K | $710K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 32.2% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $760 | $720 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 3.3% |
| Days on market (house) | 30 | 44 |
Median price history
Safety
| Lakelands | Macquarie Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 95 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 138 | 55 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 138 | 55 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 208 | 222 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,384 | 2,524 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Lakelands | Macquarie Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 0 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Lakelands · Macquarie Hills
Transport
| Lakelands | Macquarie Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 60 | 76 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 8 | 34 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 249 | 249 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.5 km | 2.0 km |
Liveability
| Lakelands | Macquarie Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.5°C | 27.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,100 | 1,100 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 1 | 3 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | 194 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 7.4 km | 8.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 109.3 km | 110.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 7.4 km | 8.2 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.4 km | 6.0 km |
Population & growth
| Lakelands | Macquarie Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,445 | 3,605 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,547 | 3,727 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,729 | 4,199 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.72% | 0.84% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Lakelands or Macquarie Hills?
Macquarie Hills has the higher residential safety score (Lakelands 95/100 vs Macquarie Hills 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Lakelands or Macquarie Hills?
Macquarie Hills is more affordable, with a median house price of $975K versus $1.18M.
Which has better public transport, Lakelands or Macquarie Hills?
Macquarie Hills has the higher transport score (Lakelands 60/100 vs Macquarie Hills 76/100).
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