Bega vs Coopers Gully
The verdict
Bega is more affordable, with a median house price of $626K versus $1.07M in Coopers Gully. Bega rates higher for liveability (76 vs 22). Bega is closer to the coast (12.6 km vs 17.6 km).
Scores
BegaCoopers Gully
| Bega | Coopers Gully | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 65 | 33 |
| Transport | 71 | 35 |
| Education | 46 | 44 |
| Liveability | 76 | 22 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bega | Coopers Gully | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,013 | 172 |
| Median age | 43 | 49 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,196 | $1,625 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 26.1% | 24.4% |
| Born in Australia | 82.3% | 87.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.4 |
Growth: Bega Stable · Coopers Gully Declining
Property
| Bega | Coopers Gully | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $626K | $1.07M |
| Median unit price | $500K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 3.3% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $520 | $520 |
| Rental yield (house) | 4.3% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 25 | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Bega | Coopers Gully | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 59 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 160 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 199 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 658 | 0 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 10,034 | 1,744 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bega | Coopers Gully | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 6 | 0 |
| Government | 2 | 0 |
| Independent | 3 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 996 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Bega · Coopers Gully
Transport
| Bega | Coopers Gully | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 71 | 35 |
| Train stations | 1 | 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) | 1.6 km | 4.9 km |
Liveability
| Bega | Coopers Gully | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.0°C | 25.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 16.0°C | 16.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 850 | 850 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 11 | 0 |
| Parks | 14 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 6 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 53 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 15 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 12.6 km | 17.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 336.7 km | 334.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.5 km | 7.1 km |
Population & growth
| Bega | Coopers Gully | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,013 | 172 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,139 | 180 |
| Projected 2041 | 5,382 | 172 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.62% | 1.14% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Bega or Coopers Gully?
Bega is more affordable, with a median house price of $626K versus $1.07M.
Which has better public transport, Bega or Coopers Gully?
Bega has the higher transport score (Bega 71/100 vs Coopers Gully 35/100).
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