Lara vs Little River
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The verdict
Lara rates higher for liveability (68 vs 23). Lara is closer to the coast (6.2 km vs 13.2 km). On the separate residential safety score, Lara rates higher (82 vs 28/100 in Little River).
Scores
LaraLittle River
| Lara | Little River | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 69 | 50 |
| Transport | 85 | 84 |
| Education | 50 | 43 |
| Liveability | 68 | 23 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Lara | Little River | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 19,014 | 1,353 |
| Median age | 37 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,969 | $2,005 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 30.5% | 24.6% |
| Born in Australia | 79.5% | 73.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 3 |
Growth: Lara High Growth · Little River High Growth
Property
| Lara | Little River | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $683K | Data not available |
| Median unit price | $505K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -3.5% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Lara | Little River | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 82 | 28 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 289 | 665 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 263 | 1,330 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 326 | 148 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,292 | 13,969 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Lara | Little River | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 1 |
| Government | 3 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,008 | 991 |
See the full school list on each profile: Lara · Little River
Transport
| Lara | Little River | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 85 | 84 |
| Train stations | 1 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 59 | 1 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.2 km | 4.4 km |
Liveability
| Lara | Little River | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 24.8°C | 24.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.0°C | 14.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 540 | 540 |
| Supermarkets | 3 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 11 | 1 |
| Parks | 50 | 4 |
| Playgrounds | 22 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | 42 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 5 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 6.2 km | 13.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 53.6 km | 45.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 7.5 km | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 16.5 km | 21.0 km |
Population & growth
| Lara | Little River | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 19,014 | 1,353 |
| Estimated 2025 | 21,833 | 1,554 |
| Projected 2041 | 28,372 | 2,019 |
| Annual growth rate | 3.52% | 3.52% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Lara or Little River?
Lara has the higher residential safety score (Lara 82/100 vs Little River 28/100).
Which has better schools, Lara or Little River?
Lara has a higher average school ICSEA (Lara 1008 vs Little River 991; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Lara or Little River?
Lara has the higher transport score (Lara 85/100 vs Little River 84/100).
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