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Lakesland vs Thirlmere

The verdict

Thirlmere is more affordable, with a median house price of $971K versus $2.04M in Lakesland. Thirlmere rates higher for transport (64 vs 12). Thirlmere is closer to the coast (36.5 km vs 42.2 km).

Scores

LakeslandThirlmere
LakeslandThirlmere
Overall2250
Transport1264
Education4239
Liveability1645

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

Demographics

LakeslandThirlmere
Population4994,986
Median age4138
Median household income (wk)$2,454$1,708
Bachelor degree or higher25.3%20.9%
Born in Australia77.0%83.3%
Avg household size3.32.7

Growth: Lakesland High Growth · Thirlmere High Growth

Property

LakeslandThirlmere
Median house price$2.04M$971K
Median unit priceData not available$738K
House price YoYData not available1.1%
Median rent — house (wk)$670$670
Rental yield (house)Data not available3.7%
Days on market (house)Data not available38

Median price history

Safety

LakeslandThirlmere
Residential safety score93
Break & enter dwelling /100k040
Motor vehicle theft /100k080
Domestic assault /100k200381
Total incidents /100k (all)2,2042,547

Total incidents over time

Schools

LakeslandThirlmere
Total schools01
Government01
Independent00
Average ICSEAData not available965

See the full school list on each profile: Lakesland · Thirlmere

Transport

LakeslandThirlmere
Transport score1264
Train stations01
Bus stops40
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)234149
Nearest train station (km)7.2 km1.8 km

Liveability

LakeslandThirlmere
Summer max temp29.5°C29.5°C
Winter max temp17.3°C17.3°C
Annual rainfall (mm)780780
Supermarkets01
Cafes & restaurants05
Parks05
PlaygroundsData not available4
Swimming pools12
Medical GPs02
Distance to coast (km)42.2 km36.5 km
Distance to CBD (km)74.1 km70.6 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)22.7 km20.5 km

Population & growth

LakeslandThirlmere
Population (2021)4994,986
Estimated 20255915,908
Projected 20416846,835
Annual growth rate4.32%4.33%

Common questions

Which is more affordable, Lakesland or Thirlmere?

Thirlmere is more affordable, with a median house price of $971K versus $2.04M.

Which has better public transport, Lakesland or Thirlmere?

Thirlmere has the higher transport score (Lakesland 12/100 vs Thirlmere 64/100).

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Data sources

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