Lucas Heights vs Waterfall
The verdict
Lucas Heights rates higher for liveability (44 vs 22). Waterfall rates higher for transport (86 vs 35). Waterfall is closer to the coast (10.0 km vs 13.8 km).
Scores
Lucas HeightsWaterfall
| Lucas Heights | Waterfall | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 55 |
| Transport | 35 | 86 |
| Education | 34 | 58 |
| Liveability | 44 | 22 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Lucas Heights | Waterfall | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4 | 522 |
| Median age | 56 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | Data not available | $2,232 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 0.0% | 29.8% |
| Born in Australia | 0.0% | 84.1% |
| Avg household size | 1 | 3 |
Growth: Lucas Heights Stable · Waterfall Stable
Property
| Lucas Heights | Waterfall | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | $1.41M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $875K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,050 | $950 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | 43 |
Median price history
Safety
| Lucas Heights | Waterfall | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 25,000 | 192 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 0 | 383 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 250,000 | 12,644 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Lucas Heights | Waterfall | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,013 |
See the full school list on each profile: Lucas Heights · Waterfall
Transport
| Lucas Heights | Waterfall | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 35 | 86 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 3 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 96 | 78 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.6 km | 2.6 km |
Liveability
| Lucas Heights | Waterfall | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.5°C | 17.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 870 | 870 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 0 | 3 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 9 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 13.8 km | 10.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 28.1 km | 34.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | 9.9 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 12.5 km | 16.0 km |
Population & growth
| Lucas Heights | Waterfall | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4 | 522 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4 | 525 |
| Projected 2041 | 4 | 566 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.00% | 0.14% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Lucas Heights or Waterfall?
Waterfall has the higher transport score (Lucas Heights 35/100 vs Waterfall 86/100).
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