Baringa vs Caloundra West
The verdict
Caloundra West rates higher for liveability (86 vs 64). Caloundra West is closer to the coast (2.1 km vs 4.6 km).
Scores
BaringaCaloundra West
| Baringa | Caloundra West | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 49 | 55 |
| Transport | 29 | 26 |
| Education | 56 | 52 |
| Liveability | 64 | 86 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Baringa | Caloundra West | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,604 | 7,270 |
| Median age | 29 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,050 | $1,571 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 31.3% | 26.3% |
| Born in Australia | 70.1% | 74.7% |
| Avg household size | 3 | 2.6 |
Growth: Baringa — · Caloundra West —
Property
| Baringa | Caloundra West | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | $690 | $690 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Baringa | Caloundra West | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 369 | 371 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 195 | 193 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,532 | 3,532 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Baringa | Caloundra West | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 1 |
| Government | 2 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,022 | 1,062 |
See the full school list on each profile: Baringa · Caloundra West
Transport
| Baringa | Caloundra West | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 29 | 26 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 12 | 19 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 10.8 km | 13.4 km |
Liveability
| Baringa | Caloundra West | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.5°C | 28.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 21.5°C | 21.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,500 | 1,500 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 2 |
| Parks | 17 | 15 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 6 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 3 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 4.6 km | 2.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 73.8 km | 74.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 4.6 km | 2.3 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 7.8 km | 6.3 km |
Population & growth
| Baringa | Caloundra West | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,604 | 7,270 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,882 | 10,867 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 10.57% | 10.57% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Baringa or Caloundra West?
Baringa and Caloundra West have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which has better schools, Baringa or Caloundra West?
Caloundra West has a higher average school ICSEA (Baringa 1022 vs Caloundra West 1062; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Baringa or Caloundra West?
Baringa has the higher transport score (Baringa 29/100 vs Caloundra West 26/100).
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