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Coalcliff vs Stanwell Tops

The verdict

Stanwell Tops is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.56M versus $2.15M in Coalcliff. Coalcliff rates higher for transport (86 vs 62). Coalcliff is closer to the coast (400 m vs 1.8 km).

Scores

CoalcliffStanwell Tops
CoalcliffStanwell Tops
Overall6552
Transport8662
Education8465
Liveability2731

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

Demographics

CoalcliffStanwell Tops
Population212517
Median age4738
Median household income (wk)$3,299$2,663
Bachelor degree or higher56.5%37.0%
Born in Australia79.3%86.3%
Avg household size2.83

Growth: Coalcliff Moderate Growth · Stanwell Tops Stable

Property

CoalcliffStanwell Tops
Median house price$2.15M$1.56M
Median unit priceData not available$1.18M
House price YoYData not availableData not available
Median rent — house (wk)$877$877
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)400

Median price history

Safety

CoalcliffStanwell Tops
Residential safety score100
Break & enter dwelling /100k4720
Motor vehicle theft /100k00
Domestic assault /100k00
Total incidents /100k (all)13,2082,708

Total incidents over time

Schools

CoalcliffStanwell Tops
Total schools00
Government00
Independent00
Average ICSEAData not availableData not available

See the full school list on each profile: Coalcliff · Stanwell Tops

Transport

CoalcliffStanwell Tops
Transport score8662
Train stations10
Bus stops612
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)600 m930 m

Liveability

CoalcliffStanwell Tops
Summer max temp25.0°C25.0°C
Winter max temp17.5°C17.5°C
Annual rainfall (mm)1,2501,250
Supermarkets00
Cafes & restaurants01
Parks22
Playgrounds11
Swimming pools22
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)400 m1.8 km
Distance to CBD (km)46.7 km44.1 km
Nearest beach (km)3.4 km3.5 km
Nearest hospital (km)11.7 km14.4 km

Population & growth

CoalcliffStanwell Tops
Population (2021)212517
Estimated 2025216520
Projected 2041250542
Annual growth rate0.47%0.14%

Common questions

Which is more affordable, Coalcliff or Stanwell Tops?

Stanwell Tops is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.56M versus $2.15M.

Which has better public transport, Coalcliff or Stanwell Tops?

Coalcliff has the higher transport score (Coalcliff 86/100 vs Stanwell Tops 62/100).

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Data sources

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