Binjura vs Cooma
The verdict
Cooma is more affordable, with a median house price of $590K versus $888K in Binjura. Binjura rates higher for education (57 vs 47). Cooma rates higher for transport (64 vs 0). Cooma is closer to the coast (86.6 km vs 89.9 km).
Scores
BinjuraCooma
| Binjura | Cooma | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 25 | 62 |
| Transport | 0 | 64 |
| Education | 57 | 47 |
| Liveability | 22 | 72 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Binjura | Cooma | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 339 | 6,715 |
| Median age | 48 | 44 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,042 | $1,374 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 40.0% | 27.9% |
| Born in Australia | 76.7% | 77.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.2 |
Growth: Binjura Moderate Growth · Cooma Stable
Property
| Binjura | Cooma | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $888K | $590K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $601K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 12.9% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $520 | $520 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 4.4% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | 40 |
Median price history
Safety
| Binjura | Cooma | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 70 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 208 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 89 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 590 | 328 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 590 | 5,182 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Binjura | Cooma | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 8 |
| Government | 0 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 996 |
Transport
| Binjura | Cooma | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 64 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| 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) | 6.5 km | 1.9 km |
Liveability
| Binjura | Cooma | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.0°C | 25.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 10.0°C | 10.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 530 | 530 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 5 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 18 |
| Parks | 1 | 18 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 13 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 4 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 89.9 km | 86.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 319.9 km | 325.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 7.3 km | 1.4 km |
Population & growth
| Binjura | Cooma | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 339 | 6,715 |
| Estimated 2025 | 350 | 6,553 |
| Projected 2041 | 380 | 7,126 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.80% | -0.61% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Binjura or Cooma?
Cooma is more affordable, with a median house price of $590K versus $888K.
Which has better public transport, Binjura or Cooma?
Cooma has the higher transport score (Binjura 0/100 vs Cooma 64/100).
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