Lithgow vs McKellars Park
The verdict
Lithgow is more affordable, with a median house price of $525K versus $541K in McKellars Park. Lithgow rates higher for transport (83 vs 54). Lithgow has a shorter estimated CBD commute (183 vs 249 min).
Scores
LithgowMcKellars Park
| Lithgow | McKellars Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 65 | 55 |
| Transport | 83 | 54 |
| Education | 35 | 35 |
| Liveability | 74 | 74 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Lithgow | McKellars Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,956 | 210 |
| Median age | 49 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,010 | $1,390 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 21.4% | 22.0% |
| Born in Australia | 79.9% | 80.0% |
| Avg household size | 2 | 2.2 |
Growth: Lithgow Stable · McKellars Park Stable
Property
| Lithgow | McKellars Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $525K | $541K |
| Median unit price | $437K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 1.1% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $450 | $450 |
| Rental yield (house) | 4.6% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 37 | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Lithgow | McKellars Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 27 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 262 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 161 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 989 | 0 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 15,032 | 476 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Lithgow | McKellars Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 0 |
| Government | 3 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 934 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Lithgow · McKellars Park
Transport
| Lithgow | McKellars Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 83 | 54 |
| Train stations | 2 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 183 | 249 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 260 m | 1.2 km |
Liveability
| Lithgow | McKellars Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 21.5°C | 21.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 9.8°C | 9.8°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,400 | 1,400 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 19 | 0 |
| Parks | 15 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 54 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 3 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 92.0 km | 92.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 106.4 km | 107.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.3 km | 4.0 km |
Population & growth
| Lithgow | McKellars Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,956 | 210 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,842 | 205 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,969 | 211 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.58% | -0.60% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Lithgow or McKellars Park?
Lithgow is more affordable, with a median house price of $525K versus $541K.
Which has better public transport, Lithgow or McKellars Park?
Lithgow has the higher transport score (Lithgow 83/100 vs McKellars Park 54/100).
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