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Carool vs Cobaki

The verdict

Carool is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.04M versus $2.50M in Cobaki. Cobaki rates higher for education (53 vs 43). Cobaki is closer to the coast (7.6 km vs 11.2 km).

Scores

CaroolCobaki
CaroolCobaki
Overall1923
Transport00
Education4353
Liveability1619

Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.

Demographics

CaroolCobaki
Population204203
Median age4946
Median household income (wk)$1,521$1,906
Bachelor degree or higher24.0%34.3%
Born in Australia65.7%85.2%
Avg household size2.52.8

Growth: Carool Moderate Growth · Cobaki Moderate Growth

Property

CaroolCobaki
Median house price$2.04M$2.50M
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoYData not availableData not available
Median rent — house (wk)$990$990
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)Data not available32

Median price history

Safety

CaroolCobaki
Residential safety score
Break & enter dwelling /100k0493
Motor vehicle theft /100k00
Domestic assault /100k4900
Total incidents /100k (all)2,4513,448

Total incidents over time

Schools

CaroolCobaki
Total schools10
Government10
Independent00
Average ICSEA1,002Data not available

See the full school list on each profile: Carool · Cobaki

Transport

CaroolCobaki
Transport score00
Train stations00
Bus stops00
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)11.8 km8.5 km

Liveability

CaroolCobaki
Summer max temp30.0°C30.0°C
Winter max temp20.5°C20.5°C
Annual rainfall (mm)1,3001,300
Supermarkets00
Cafes & restaurants00
Parks00
PlaygroundsData not availableData not available
Swimming poolsData not availableData not available
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)11.2 km7.6 km
Distance to CBD (km)662.6 km665.7 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not available7.5 km
Nearest hospital (km)10.0 km6.5 km

Population & growth

CaroolCobaki
Population (2021)204203
Estimated 2025214213
Projected 2041226225
Annual growth rate1.20%1.21%

Common questions

Which is more affordable, Carool or Cobaki?

Carool is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.04M versus $2.50M.

Which has better public transport, Carool or Cobaki?

Carool and Cobaki have similar transport scores.

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Data sources

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