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 | 967 | 964 |
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 has a higher average school ICSEA (Broadmeadows 967 vs Coolaroo 964; national average 1000).
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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