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Coalcliff vs Scarborough

The verdict

Scarborough is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.69M versus $2.15M in Coalcliff.

Scores

CoalcliffScarborough
CoalcliffScarborough
Overall6564
Transport8686
Education8480
Liveability2727

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

Demographics

CoalcliffScarborough
Population212325
Median age4741
Median household income (wk)$3,299$2,571
Bachelor degree or higher56.5%52.1%
Born in Australia79.3%81.2%
Avg household size2.83.1

Growth: Coalcliff Moderate Growth · Scarborough Moderate Growth

Property

CoalcliffScarborough
Median house price$2.15M$1.69M
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoYData not availableData not available
Median rent — house (wk)$877$1,150
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)4021

Median price history

Safety

CoalcliffScarborough
Residential safety score
Break & enter dwelling /100k472308
Motor vehicle theft /100k00
Domestic assault /100k00
Total incidents /100k (all)13,2083,385

Total incidents over time

Schools

CoalcliffScarborough
Total schools01
Government01
Independent00
Average ICSEAData not available1,104

See the full school list on each profile: Coalcliff · Scarborough

Transport

CoalcliffScarborough
Transport score8686
Train stations11
Bus stops67
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)600 m430 m

Liveability

CoalcliffScarborough
Summer max temp25.0°C25.0°C
Winter max temp17.5°C17.5°C
Annual rainfall (mm)1,2501,250
Supermarkets00
Cafes & restaurants00
Parks20
Playgrounds1Data not available
Swimming pools2Data not available
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)400 m550 m
Distance to CBD (km)46.7 km49.0 km
Nearest beach (km)3.4 km1.2 km
Nearest hospital (km)11.7 km9.5 km

Population & growth

CoalcliffScarborough
Population (2021)212325
Estimated 2025216331
Projected 2041250383
Annual growth rate0.47%0.46%

Common questions

Which is more affordable, Coalcliff or Scarborough?

Scarborough is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.69M versus $2.15M.

Which has better public transport, Coalcliff or Scarborough?

Coalcliff and Scarborough have similar transport scores.

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Data sources

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