Lara vs Point Wilson
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The verdict
Lara rates higher for transport (85 vs 0). Point Wilson is closer to the coast (2.0 km vs 6.2 km).
Scores
LaraPoint Wilson
| Lara | Point Wilson | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 69 | 20 |
| Transport | 85 | 0 |
| Education | 50 | 47 |
| Liveability | 68 | 16 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Lara | Point Wilson | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 19,014 | 0 |
| Median age | 37 | Data not available |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,969 | Data not available |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 30.5% | Data not available |
| Born in Australia | 79.5% | Data not available |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | Data not available |
Growth: Lara High Growth · Point Wilson —
Property
| Lara | Point Wilson | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Point Wilson | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 82 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 289 | Data not available |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 263 | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | 326 | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,292 | Data not available |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Lara | Point Wilson | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 0 |
| Government | 3 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,008 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Lara · Point Wilson
Transport
| Lara | Point Wilson | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 85 | 0 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 59 | 0 |
| 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 | 7.2 km |
Liveability
| Lara | Point Wilson | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 |
| Parks | 50 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 22 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 42 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 5 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 6.2 km | 2.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 53.6 km | 44.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 7.5 km | 8.2 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 16.5 km | 20.0 km |
Population & growth
| Lara | Point Wilson | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 19,014 | 0 |
| Estimated 2025 | 21,833 | Data not available |
| Projected 2041 | 28,372 | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 3.52% | Data not available |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Lara or Point Wilson?
Lara has the higher transport score (Lara 85/100 vs Point Wilson 0/100).
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