Broadmeadows vs Coolaroo
The verdict
Coolaroo is more affordable, with a median house price of $529K versus $575K in Broadmeadows. Broadmeadows rates higher for education (59 vs 51). Broadmeadows is closer to the coast (17.3 km vs 20.2 km).
Scores
| Broadmeadows | Coolaroo | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 83 | 77 |
| Transport | 99 | 98 |
| Education | 59 | 51 |
| Liveability | 87 | 79 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Broadmeadows | Coolaroo | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,524 | 3,193 |
| Median age | 32 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,151 | $1,025 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 34.8% | 29.5% |
| Born in Australia | 41.1% | 46.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.9 |
Growth: Broadmeadows High Growth · Coolaroo High Growth
Property
| Broadmeadows | Coolaroo | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $575K | $529K |
| Median unit price | $445K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -5.4% | -0.6% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Broadmeadows | Coolaroo | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 35 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 631 | 313 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 830 | 1,253 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 759 | 846 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 18,229 | 16,317 |
Coolaroo is a commercial/transport hub — total figures include visitors and workers, not just residents.
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Broadmeadows | Coolaroo | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 19 | 2 |
| Government | 13 | 1 |
| Independent | 4 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 961 | 961 |
See the full school list on each profile: Broadmeadows · Coolaroo
Transport
| Broadmeadows | Coolaroo | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 99 | 98 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 71 | 40 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 38 | 43 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.1 km | 900 m |
Liveability
| Broadmeadows | Coolaroo | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 26.0°C | 26.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 13.5°C | 13.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 530 | 530 |
| Supermarkets | 3 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 8 | 6 |
| Parks | 15 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | 12 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 4 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 17.3 km | 20.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 14.8 km | 17.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 8.0 km | 7.1 km |
Population & growth
| Broadmeadows | Coolaroo | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 12,524 | 3,193 |
| Estimated 2025 | 13,334 | 3,221 |
| Projected 2041 | 20,256 | 5,164 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.58% | 0.22% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Broadmeadows or Coolaroo?
Coolaroo is more affordable, with a median house price of $529K versus $575K.
Which has better schools, Broadmeadows or Coolaroo?
Broadmeadows and Coolaroo have similar average school ICSEA scores (961 and 961).
Which has better public transport, Broadmeadows or Coolaroo?
Broadmeadows has the higher transport score (Broadmeadows 99/100 vs Coolaroo 98/100).
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