Back Forest vs Coolangatta
The verdict
Back Forest is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.75M versus $2.15M in Coolangatta. Back Forest rates higher for education (53 vs 44). Coolangatta rates higher for liveability (33 vs 22). Coolangatta is closer to the coast (3.2 km vs 6.6 km).
Scores
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| Back Forest | Coolangatta | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 24 | 25 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 53 | 44 |
| Liveability | 22 | 33 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Back Forest | Coolangatta | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 91 | 324 |
| Median age | 56 | 51 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,374 | $2,058 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 42.6% | 29.4% |
| Born in Australia | 86.8% | 87.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.8 |
Growth: Back Forest High Growth · Coolangatta High Growth
Property
| Back Forest | Coolangatta | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.75M | $2.15M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $795 | $795 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | 57 |
Median price history
Safety
| Back Forest | Coolangatta | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 309 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 0 | 0 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,198 | 4,321 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Back Forest | Coolangatta | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 0 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Back Forest · Coolangatta
Transport
| Back Forest | Coolangatta | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 6.7 km | 8.3 km |
Liveability
| Back Forest | Coolangatta | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 26.5°C | 26.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.0°C | 17.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,100 | 1,100 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 0 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 6.6 km | 3.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 117.9 km | 117.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 6.7 km | 4.0 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 8.5 km | 11.1 km |
Population & growth
| Back Forest | Coolangatta | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 91 | 324 |
| Estimated 2025 | 92 | 328 |
| Projected 2041 | 131 | 467 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.27% | 0.31% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Back Forest or Coolangatta?
Back Forest is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.75M versus $2.15M.
Which has better public transport, Back Forest or Coolangatta?
Back Forest and Coolangatta have similar transport scores.
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