Lucas vs Winter Valley
The verdict
Winter Valley is more affordable, with a median house price of $578K versus $629K in Lucas. Lucas rates higher for education (63 vs 54). Winter Valley is closer to the coast (76.1 km vs 79.9 km). On the separate residential safety score, Lucas rates higher (64 vs 18/100 in Winter Valley).
Scores
| Lucas | Winter Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 54 | 51 |
| Transport | 44 | 41 |
| Education | 63 | 54 |
| Liveability | 55 | 59 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Lucas | Winter Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,994 | 3,440 |
| Median age | 32 | 29 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,956 | $2,013 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 45.5% | 33.9% |
| Born in Australia | 75.5% | 86.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.9 |
Growth: Lucas High Growth · Winter Valley High Growth
Property
| Lucas | Winter Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $629K | $578K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -3.5% | -0.9% |
| 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
| Lucas | Winter Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 64 | 18 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 501 | 930 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 301 | 843 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 334 | 959 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,910 | 8,721 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Lucas | Winter Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,041 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Lucas · Winter Valley
Transport
| Lucas | Winter Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 44 | 41 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 7 | 3 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.1 km | 5.0 km |
Liveability
| Lucas | Winter Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 24.0°C | 24.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 10.2°C | 10.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 690 | 690 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 0 |
| Parks | 11 | 13 |
| Playgrounds | 6 | 6 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 79.9 km | 76.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 108.7 km | 106.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.4 km | 5.2 km |
Population & growth
| Lucas | Winter Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,994 | 3,440 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,702 | 4,928 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,106 | 4,717 |
| Annual growth rate | 5.45% | 9.40% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Lucas or Winter Valley?
Lucas has the higher residential safety score (Lucas 64/100 vs Winter Valley 18/100).
Which is more affordable, Lucas or Winter Valley?
Winter Valley is more affordable, with a median house price of $578K versus $629K.
Which has better public transport, Lucas or Winter Valley?
Lucas has the higher transport score (Lucas 44/100 vs Winter Valley 41/100).
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