Arundel vs Coombabah
The verdict
Arundel rates higher for transport (74 vs 43). Coombabah has a shorter estimated CBD commute (159 vs 164 min).
Scores
ArundelCoombabah
| Arundel | Coombabah | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 72 | 56 |
| Transport | 74 | 43 |
| Education | 62 | 48 |
| Liveability | 79 | 76 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Arundel | Coombabah | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,171 | 10,298 |
| Median age | 41 | 51 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,682 | $1,092 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 38.8% | 23.6% |
| Born in Australia | 59.5% | 62.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.1 |
Growth: Arundel — · Coombabah —
Property
| Arundel | Coombabah | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $800 | $750 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Arundel | Coombabah | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 83 | 83 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 618 | 612 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 376 | 379 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 8,598 | 8,598 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Arundel | Coombabah | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 2 |
| Government | 1 | 2 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,079 | 993 |
See the full school list on each profile: Arundel · Coombabah
Transport
| Arundel | Coombabah | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 74 | 43 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 30 | 30 |
| Light rail stops | 1 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 164 | 159 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.0 km | 3.5 km |
Liveability
| Arundel | Coombabah | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.4°C | 28.4°C |
| Winter max temp | 21.0°C | 21.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,340 | 1,340 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 24 | 33 |
| Playgrounds | 9 | 5 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | 4 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.3 km | 1.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 61.8 km | 59.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 4.6 km | 5.0 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.0 km | 5.6 km |
Population & growth
| Arundel | Coombabah | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 11,171 | 10,298 |
| Estimated 2025 | 11,947 | 10,733 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 1.69% | 1.04% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Arundel or Coombabah?
Arundel and Coombabah have similar residential safety scores (83 and 83/100).
Which has better schools, Arundel or Coombabah?
Arundel has a higher average school ICSEA (Arundel 1079 vs Coombabah 993; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Arundel or Coombabah?
Arundel has the higher transport score (Arundel 74/100 vs Coombabah 43/100).
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