Overall score
Lake Bunga
22.7/100
Lakes Entrance
35.1/100
Lake Bunga for retirees and families; Lakes Entrance for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Lake Bunga
22.7/100
Lakes Entrance
35.1/100
Crime rate
Lake Bunga
82.8 / 1k
Lakes Entrance
308.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Lake Bunga
1
Lakes Entrance
5
Population
Lake Bunga
408
Lakes Entrance
5,145
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Lake Bunga | Lakes Entrance |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 22.7/100 | 35.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 28.2/100 | 53.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 82.8 / 1k | 308.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 2 |
| Public transport stops | — | 52 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1 | 5 |
| Planning activity | 13 | 72 |
| Population | 408 | 5,145 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 1/10 |
Lake Bunga reads as a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds; Lakes Entrance is a quieter mid-sized suburb with space and a country-town pace.
Lake Bunga pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook, whereas Lakes Entrance is the better pick for housing affordability and walkability.
Choose Lake Bunga if you are weighing retirees and families; lean toward Lakes Entrance for investors and value-focused buyers.