Overall score
Lake Tyers Beach
24.3/100
Lakes Entrance
35.1/100
Lake Tyers Beach 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 Tyers Beach
24.3/100
Lakes Entrance
35.1/100
Crime rate
Lake Tyers Beach
44.9 / 1k
Lakes Entrance
308.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Lake Tyers Beach
13
Lakes Entrance
5
Population
Lake Tyers Beach
802
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 Tyers Beach | Lakes Entrance |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 24.3/100 | 35.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 50.5/100 | 53.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 44.9 / 1k | 308.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 1 | 52 |
| Walkability | 1.5/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 13 | 5 |
| Planning activity | 18 | 72 |
| Population | 802 | 5,145 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 1/10 |
Lake Tyers Beach is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace, while Lakes Entrance is a quieter mid-sized suburb with space and a country-town pace.
Lake Tyers Beach pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and nearby cafés and amenities, whereas Lakes Entrance is the better pick for housing affordability and public transport access.
Choose Lake Tyers Beach if you are weighing retirees and families; lean toward Lakes Entrance for investors and value-focused buyers.