Cobargo vs Quaama
The verdict
Quaama is more affordable, with a median house price of $563K versus $722K in Cobargo. Cobargo rates higher for liveability (35 vs 22). Quaama is closer to the coast (14.9 km vs 16.9 km).
Scores
CobargoQuaama
| Cobargo | Quaama | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 24 | 19 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 38 | 37 |
| Liveability | 35 | 22 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Cobargo | Quaama | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 766 | 291 |
| Median age | 56 | 53 |
| Median household income (wk) | $967 | $1,058 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 25.9% | 24.2% |
| Born in Australia | 80.7% | 79.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.3 |
Growth: Cobargo Declining · Quaama Declining
Property
| Cobargo | Quaama | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $722K | $563K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $520 | $520 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 39 | 16 |
Median price history
Safety
| Cobargo | Quaama | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 76 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 131 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 131 | 344 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 392 | 687 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,786 | 2,062 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Cobargo | Quaama | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 933 | 958 |
Transport
| Cobargo | Quaama | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 31.6 km | 23.4 km |
Liveability
| Cobargo | Quaama | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.0°C | 25.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 16.0°C | 16.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 850 | 850 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 3 | 0 |
| Parks | 2 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 3 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 16.9 km | 14.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 304.8 km | 312.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 33.3 km | 24.9 km |
Population & growth
| Cobargo | Quaama | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 766 | 291 |
| Estimated 2025 | 800 | 304 |
| Projected 2041 | 766 | 291 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.09% | 1.10% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Cobargo or Quaama?
Quaama is more affordable, with a median house price of $563K versus $722K.
Which has better schools, Cobargo or Quaama?
Quaama has a higher average school ICSEA (Cobargo 933 vs Quaama 958; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Cobargo or Quaama?
Cobargo and Quaama have similar transport scores.
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