Austinmer vs Coledale
The verdict
Austinmer is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.06M versus $2.18M in Coledale. Austinmer rates higher for liveability (54 vs 35). Coledale has a shorter estimated CBD commute (93 vs 96 min). On the separate residential safety score, Austinmer rates higher (93 vs 63/100 in Coledale).
Scores
| Austinmer | Coledale | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 74 | 67 |
| Transport | 87 | 88 |
| Education | 81 | 80 |
| Liveability | 54 | 35 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Austinmer | Coledale | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,725 | 1,372 |
| Median age | 42 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,586 | $2,586 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 63.3% | 57.9% |
| Born in Australia | 81.3% | 81.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.8 |
Growth: Austinmer Moderate Growth · Coledale Moderate Growth
Property
| Austinmer | Coledale | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.06M | $2.18M |
| Median unit price | $1.22M | $1.54M |
| House price YoY | 35.0% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,025 | $1,025 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.4% | 1.9% |
| Days on market (house) | 76 | 73 |
Median price history
Safety
| Austinmer | Coledale | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 93 | 63 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 110 | 219 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 110 | 146 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 147 | 364 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,312 | 2,478 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Austinmer | Coledale | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,132 | 1,118 |
See the full school list on each profile: Austinmer · Coledale
Transport
| Austinmer | Coledale | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 87 | 88 |
| Train stations | 1 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 16 | 13 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 96 | 93 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 520 m | 250 m |
Liveability
| Austinmer | Coledale | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.0°C | 25.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.5°C | 17.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,250 | 1,250 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 4 | 2 |
| Parks | 8 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | 6 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | 6 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 790 m | 600 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 54.1 km | 52.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 780 m | 670 m |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.4 km | 6.3 km |
Population & growth
| Austinmer | Coledale | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,725 | 1,372 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,779 | 1,399 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,209 | 1,616 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.49% | 0.49% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Austinmer or Coledale?
Austinmer has the higher residential safety score (Austinmer 93/100 vs Coledale 63/100).
Which is more affordable, Austinmer or Coledale?
Austinmer is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.06M versus $2.18M.
Which has better schools, Austinmer or Coledale?
Austinmer has a higher average school ICSEA (Austinmer 1132 vs Coledale 1118; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Austinmer or Coledale?
Coledale has the higher transport score (Austinmer 87/100 vs Coledale 88/100).
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