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Lake Illawarra

  • There are around 3,283 residents living in Lake Illawarra
  • Most residents are singles, with 27% aged 60+ years old
  • Majority of homes are detached houses lived in by renters
Lake Illawarra Area Boundary Map

Property price trends

These median prices may indicate the common property values in this area and how they have changed over the last 4 years. Source: CoreLogic

$893,977

House median sale price

8% Growth

L

ast 12 months

$728,660

Unit median sale price

14% Growth

L

ast 12 months

Median price trend

This could show if the area is improving, suggesting future growth, or declining which may offer short-term buying opportunities.

Showing the trend for house prices over the last 4 years. Source: CoreLogic

Market activity

A snapshot of how quickly properties are selling in the area and how many are currently available.

21 Days

House median days on market

30 Days

Unit median days on market

71 Properties

Sold in last 12 months

17 Properties

Available in the last month

Suburb snapshot

Last month Lake Illawarra had 17 properties on sale, with 71 properties being sold in the past 12 months. The median property sale price over the last 12 months for houses has been $893,977, which has increased by 8%. The median sale price for units has been around $728,660 and has increased by 14%. If you are looking to rent or are interested in purchasing an investment property, the median weekly rent for a house in Lake Illawarra is around $600 and has increased by 7% over the past 12 months. Meanwhile, the median weekly rent for a unit is around $595 and has increased by 13%.

There are around 3,283 residents living in Lake Illawarra. They are predominantly made up of singles, living in detached houses with the majority being renters. The most common occupations for locals are machinery operators and drivers. Lake Illawarra also has a number of primary and secondary schools nearby, including Lake Illawarra South Public School (primary) and Lake Illawarra High School (secondary).

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Lake Illawarra residents

Key characteristics of the residents in the area, open the breakdown to see more detail for each category.

60+

Is the most common age range

Renters

Most common occupant type

Singles

Most common household profile

Machinery Operators and Drivers

Most common occupation

Detached Houses

Most common property type

Occupant status

This may indicate the likelihood of long term residence as owners are less likely to move. The most common are renters.

1,514

Total properties

Renters

(45%)

Outright Owners

(25%)

Mortgaged Owners

(20%)

Other

(9%)

Community Housing

(1%)

Property types

This may indicate the likelihood of you finding your ideal property type in the area. The most common are detached houses.

1,639

Total properties

Detached Houses

(48%)

Townhouses

(27%)

Apartments

(24%)

Other

(1%)

Age ranges

This may indicate what stage of life these residents are at. The most common is 60+.

Under 18

60+

19-30

31-40

41-50

51-60

Household profiles

This may indicate likelihood of noise, activity or community events based on who lives here. The most common profile is singles.

Other

Couples

Singles

Families

Lone Parents

Individual yearly income

This may indicate the affluence of individuals in the area. The average income band is $0k - $34k per year.

2,297

individuals

$0k - $34k

(48%)

$35k - $78k

(37%)

$79k - $103k

(9%)

$104k - $182k

(5%)

$182k+

(1%)

Occupations

The top 5 occupations in Lake Illawarra.

1

Machinery Operators and Drivers
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Nearby education

Schooling and educational options in the area, for all ages.

Lake Illawarra South Public School

K - Yr 6

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