Lamb Island vs Russell Island
The verdict
Lamb Island rates higher for education (40 vs 29). Lamb Island has a shorter estimated CBD commute (108 vs 115 min).
Scores
Lamb IslandRussell Island
| Lamb Island | Russell Island | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 35 |
| Transport | 35 | 35 |
| Education | 40 | 29 |
| Liveability | 49 | 41 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Lamb Island | Russell Island | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 504 | 3,698 |
| Median age | 63 | 59 |
| Median household income (wk) | $667 | $756 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 20.4% | 16.4% |
| Born in Australia | 62.9% | 65.7% |
| Avg household size | 1.7 | 1.9 |
Growth: Lamb Island — · Russell Island —
Property
| Lamb Island | Russell Island | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | $475 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Lamb Island | Russell Island | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 397 | 324 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 198 | 162 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,239 | 4,239 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Lamb Island | Russell Island | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 927 |
See the full school list on each profile: Lamb Island · Russell Island
Transport
| Lamb Island | Russell Island | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 35 | 35 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 1 | 1 |
| CBD commute (min) | 108 | 115 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 15.8 km | 17.2 km |
Liveability
| Lamb Island | Russell Island | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.3°C | 29.3°C |
| Winter max temp | 21.5°C | 21.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,150 | 1,150 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 3 |
| Parks | 1 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 1 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 350 m | 460 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 39.0 km | 41.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 3.9 km | 8.8 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 15.7 km | 19.6 km |
Population & growth
| Lamb Island | Russell Island | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 504 | 3,698 |
| Estimated 2025 | 615 | 4,514 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 5.10% | 5.11% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Lamb Island or Russell Island?
Lamb Island and Russell Island have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which has better public transport, Lamb Island or Russell Island?
Lamb Island and Russell Island have similar transport scores.
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