Coasters Retreat vs Palm Beach
The verdict
Coasters Retreat is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.81M versus $5.20M in Palm Beach. Palm Beach rates higher for transport (42 vs 0). Coasters Retreat has a shorter estimated CBD commute (105 vs 109 min).
Scores
Coasters RetreatPalm Beach
| Coasters Retreat | Palm Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 29 | 52 |
| Transport | 0 | 42 |
| Education | 70 | 80 |
| Liveability | 24 | 37 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Coasters Retreat | Palm Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 30 | 1,652 |
| Median age | 66 | 58 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,250 | $2,807 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 40.0% | 53.7% |
| Born in Australia | 86.7% | 73.9% |
| Avg household size | 1.9 | 2.3 |
Growth: Coasters Retreat Stable · Palm Beach Stable
Property
| Coasters Retreat | Palm Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.81M | $5.20M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $1.66M |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 0.8% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,700 | $1,700 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 1.6% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | 22 |
Median price history
Safety
| Coasters Retreat | Palm Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 92 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 61 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 61 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 3,333 | 303 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 20,000 | 3,935 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Coasters Retreat | Palm Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 0 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Coasters Retreat · Palm Beach
Transport
| Coasters Retreat | Palm Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 42 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 32 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 105 | 109 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 9.3 km | 10.8 km |
Liveability
| Coasters Retreat | Palm Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.5°C | 25.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 16.5°C | 16.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,300 | 1,300 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 7 |
| Parks | 0 | 9 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 3 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 7 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 170 m | 120 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 31.0 km | 32.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 700 m | 630 m |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 17.4 km | 19.1 km |
Population & growth
| Coasters Retreat | Palm Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 30 | 1,652 |
| Estimated 2025 | 30 | 1,661 |
| Projected 2041 | 31 | 1,675 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.00% | 0.14% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Coasters Retreat or Palm Beach?
Coasters Retreat is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.81M versus $5.20M.
Which has better public transport, Coasters Retreat or Palm Beach?
Palm Beach has the higher transport score (Coasters Retreat 0/100 vs Palm Beach 42/100).
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