Caloundra West vs Little Mountain
The verdict
Caloundra West rates higher for liveability (86 vs 76). Caloundra West is closer to the coast (2.1 km vs 4.0 km).
Scores
Caloundra WestLittle Mountain
| Caloundra West | Little Mountain | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 55 | 52 |
| Transport | 26 | 27 |
| Education | 52 | 52 |
| Liveability | 86 | 76 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Caloundra West | Little Mountain | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,270 | 11,068 |
| Median age | 37 | 44 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,571 | $1,636 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 26.3% | 25.1% |
| Born in Australia | 74.7% | 74.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.7 |
Growth: Caloundra West — · Little Mountain —
Property
| Caloundra West | Little Mountain | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | $690 | $750 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Caloundra West | Little Mountain | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 371 | 370 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 193 | 190 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,532 | 3,532 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Caloundra West | Little Mountain | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,062 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Caloundra West · Little Mountain
Transport
| Caloundra West | Little Mountain | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 26 | 27 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 19 | 22 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 13.4 km | 12.7 km |
Liveability
| Caloundra West | Little Mountain | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 0 |
| Parks | 15 | 29 |
| Playgrounds | 6 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | 3 | 3 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.1 km | 4.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 74.6 km | 76.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 2.3 km | 4.5 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.3 km | 4.7 km |
Population & growth
| Caloundra West | Little Mountain | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 7,270 | 11,068 |
| Estimated 2025 | 10,867 | 11,434 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 10.57% | 0.82% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Caloundra West or Little Mountain?
Caloundra West and Little Mountain have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which has better public transport, Caloundra West or Little Mountain?
Little Mountain has the higher transport score (Caloundra West 26/100 vs Little Mountain 27/100).
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