Royal Park vs West Lakes
The verdict
Royal Park is more affordable, with a median house price of $920K versus $1.36M in West Lakes. Royal Park rates higher for transport (80 vs 73). West Lakes rates higher for education (61 vs 54). Royal Park has a shorter estimated CBD commute (44 vs 46 min).
Scores
| Royal Park | West Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 72 | 71 |
| Transport | 80 | 73 |
| Education | 54 | 61 |
| Liveability | 79 | 78 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Royal Park | West Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,453 | 6,768 |
| Median age | 37 | 54 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,414 | $1,548 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 31.4% | 39.5% |
| Born in Australia | 70.4% | 71.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.2 |
Growth: Royal Park Stable · West Lakes Moderate Growth
Property
| Royal Park | West Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $920K | $1.36M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 28.8% | 21.1% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $650 | $700 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.3% | 2.2% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Royal Park | West Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 67 | 64 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 232 | 310 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 203 | 133 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,661 | 9,752 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Royal Park | West Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 966 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Royal Park · West Lakes
Transport
| Royal Park | West Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 80 | 73 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 19 | 44 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 44 | 46 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.6 km | 2.6 km |
Liveability
| Royal Park | West Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 15.5°C | 15.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 550 | 550 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 7 |
| Parks | 4 | 27 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 9 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 138 |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.2 km | 1.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 10.7 km | 11.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 2.5 km | 1.4 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.8 km | 3.8 km |
Population & growth
| Royal Park | West Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,453 | 6,768 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,631 | 7,060 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,723 | 8,345 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.26% | 1.06% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Royal Park or West Lakes?
Royal Park has the higher residential safety score (Royal Park 67/100 vs West Lakes 64/100).
Which is more affordable, Royal Park or West Lakes?
Royal Park is more affordable, with a median house price of $920K versus $1.36M.
Which has better public transport, Royal Park or West Lakes?
Royal Park has the higher transport score (Royal Park 80/100 vs West Lakes 73/100).
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