Bombala vs Coolumbooka
The verdict
Bombala rates higher for transport (64 vs 0). Coolumbooka is closer to the coast (50.5 km vs 59.1 km).
Scores
BombalaCoolumbooka
| Bombala | Coolumbooka | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 13 |
| Transport | 64 | 0 |
| Education | 34 | 17 |
| Liveability | 35 | 22 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bombala | Coolumbooka | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,372 | 13 |
| Median age | 47 | 35 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,277 | $1,875 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 20.4% | 0.0% |
| Born in Australia | 82.3% | 69.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.1 | 3 |
Growth: Bombala Stable · Coolumbooka Stable
Property
| Bombala | Coolumbooka | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $448K | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 76.2% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $380 | $380 |
| Rental yield (house) | 4.0% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 26 | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Bombala | Coolumbooka | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 76 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 292 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 73 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 73 | 0 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,883 | 7,692 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bombala | Coolumbooka | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 0 |
| Government | 2 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 946 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Bombala · Coolumbooka
Transport
| Bombala | Coolumbooka | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 64 | 0 |
| 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) | 2.8 km | 8.9 km |
Liveability
| Bombala | Coolumbooka | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.0°C | 25.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 16.0°C | 16.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 850 | 850 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 0 |
| Parks | 4 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 59.1 km | 50.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 379.3 km | 378.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.6 km | 9.3 km |
Population & growth
| Bombala | Coolumbooka | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,372 | 13 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,386 | 13 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,432 | 14 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.25% | 0.00% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Bombala or Coolumbooka?
Bombala has the higher transport score (Bombala 64/100 vs Coolumbooka 0/100).
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