Coconut Grove vs Rapid Creek
The verdict
Rapid Creek rates higher for liveability (88 vs 70). Coconut Grove has a shorter estimated CBD commute (35 vs 40 min).
Scores
Coconut GroveRapid Creek
| Coconut Grove | Rapid Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 62 | 70 |
| Transport | 50 | 48 |
| Education | 66 | 75 |
| Liveability | 70 | 88 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Coconut Grove | Rapid Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,892 | 3,261 |
| Median age | 35 | 35 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,549 | $2,208 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 47.3% | 63.5% |
| Born in Australia | 49.5% | 62.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.4 |
Growth: Coconut Grove Moderate Growth · Rapid Creek Moderate Growth
Property
| Coconut Grove | Rapid Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Data not available
Safety
| Coconut Grove | Rapid Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 71 | 70 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 311 | 337 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,107 | 1,104 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 7,307 | 7,307 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Coconut Grove | Rapid Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 4 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,064 |
See the full school list on each profile: Coconut Grove · Rapid Creek
Transport
| Coconut Grove | Rapid Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 50 | 48 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 11 | 13 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 35 | 40 |
| Nearest train station (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
Liveability
| Coconut Grove | Rapid Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 32.0°C | 32.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 30.5°C | 30.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,700 | 1,700 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 2 |
| Parks | 6 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 630 m | 480 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 7.5 km | 9.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 2.0 km | 880 m |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.6 km | 3.8 km |
Population & growth
| Coconut Grove | Rapid Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,892 | 3,261 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,942 | 3,388 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,289 | 3,708 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.43% | 0.96% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Coconut Grove or Rapid Creek?
Coconut Grove has the higher residential safety score (Coconut Grove 71/100 vs Rapid Creek 70/100).
Which has better public transport, Coconut Grove or Rapid Creek?
Coconut Grove has the higher transport score (Coconut Grove 50/100 vs Rapid Creek 48/100).
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