Campbellfield vs Coolaroo
The verdict
Coolaroo is more affordable, with a median house price of $529K versus $605K in Campbellfield. Coolaroo rates higher for transport (98 vs 63). Coolaroo has a shorter estimated CBD commute (43 vs 62 min).
Scores
| Campbellfield | Coolaroo | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 61 | 77 |
| Transport | 63 | 98 |
| Education | 50 | 51 |
| Liveability | 67 | 79 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Campbellfield | Coolaroo | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,977 | 3,193 |
| Median age | 38 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,110 | $1,025 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 26.7% | 29.5% |
| Born in Australia | 46.0% | 46.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.9 |
Growth: Campbellfield High Growth · Coolaroo High Growth
Property
| Campbellfield | Coolaroo | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $605K | $529K |
| Median unit price | $421K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 5.3% | -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
| Campbellfield | Coolaroo | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 603 | 313 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 3,195 | 1,253 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 623 | 846 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 24,814 | 16,317 |
Campbellfield and Coolaroo are commercial/transport hub — total figures include visitors and workers, not just residents.
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Campbellfield | Coolaroo | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 2 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 919 | 961 |
See the full school list on each profile: Campbellfield · Coolaroo
Transport
| Campbellfield | Coolaroo | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 63 | 98 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 40 | 40 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 62 | 43 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.2 km | 900 m |
Liveability
| Campbellfield | 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 | 2 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 14 | 6 |
| Parks | 9 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | 6 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | 3 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 3 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 19.7 km | 20.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 16.6 km | 17.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.0 km | 7.1 km |
Population & growth
| Campbellfield | Coolaroo | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,977 | 3,193 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,020 | 3,221 |
| Projected 2041 | 8,050 | 5,164 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.22% | 0.22% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Campbellfield or Coolaroo?
Coolaroo is more affordable, with a median house price of $529K versus $605K.
Which has better schools, Campbellfield or Coolaroo?
Coolaroo has a higher average school ICSEA (Campbellfield 919 vs Coolaroo 961; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Campbellfield or Coolaroo?
Coolaroo has the higher transport score (Campbellfield 63/100 vs Coolaroo 98/100).
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