Bli Bli vs Coolum Beach
The verdict
Coolum Beach rates higher for liveability (70 vs 51). Coolum Beach is closer to the coast (2.3 km vs 6.5 km).
Scores
Bli BliCoolum Beach
| Bli Bli | Coolum Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 52 |
| Transport | 22 | 23 |
| Education | 54 | 64 |
| Liveability | 51 | 70 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bli Bli | Coolum Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,138 | 9,152 |
| Median age | 41 | 45 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,670 | $1,600 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 27.7% | 35.5% |
| Born in Australia | 78.5% | 77.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.4 |
Growth: Bli Bli — · Coolum Beach —
Property
| Bli Bli | Coolum Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | $780 | $900 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Bli Bli | Coolum Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 375 | 372 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 187 | 186 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,532 | 3,532 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bli Bli | Coolum Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 2 |
| Government | 1 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,031 | 1,041 |
See the full school list on each profile: Bli Bli · Coolum Beach
Transport
| Bli Bli | Coolum Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 22 | 23 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 22 | 27 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 7.6 km | 11.5 km |
Liveability
| Bli Bli | Coolum Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 4 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 3 | 12 |
| Parks | 11 | 16 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 9 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 3 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 6.5 km | 2.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 95.5 km | 104.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 6.5 km | 2.3 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 8.1 km | 14.5 km |
Population & growth
| Bli Bli | Coolum Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 10,138 | 9,152 |
| Estimated 2025 | 11,142 | 10,051 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 2.39% | 2.37% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Bli Bli or Coolum Beach?
Bli Bli and Coolum Beach have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which has better schools, Bli Bli or Coolum Beach?
Coolum Beach has a higher average school ICSEA (Bli Bli 1031 vs Coolum Beach 1041; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Bli Bli or Coolum Beach?
Coolum Beach has the higher transport score (Bli Bli 22/100 vs Coolum Beach 23/100).
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