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Coffs Harbour vs Korora

The verdict

Coffs Harbour is more affordable, with a median house price of $805K versus $1.09M in Korora. Coffs Harbour rates higher for transport (71 vs 0). Korora rates higher for education (54 vs 41). On the separate residential safety score, Korora rates higher (65 vs 10/100 in Coffs Harbour).

Scores

Coffs HarbourKorora
Coffs HarbourKorora
Overall7026
Transport710
Education4154
Liveability9427

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

Demographics

Coffs HarbourKorora
Population27,0892,740
Median age4344
Median household income (wk)$1,231$1,829
Bachelor degree or higher26.7%41.5%
Born in Australia75.1%77.8%
Avg household size2.32.6

Growth: Coffs Harbour Stable · Korora Moderate Growth

Property

Coffs HarbourKorora
Median house price$805K$1.09M
Median unit price$585K$722K
House price YoY8.8%-16.7%
Median rent — house (wk)$695$695
Rental yield (house)4.2%3.4%
Days on market (house)3238

Median price history

Safety

Coffs HarbourKorora
Residential safety score1065
Break & enter dwelling /100k6940
Motor vehicle theft /100k395255
Domestic assault /100k1,163766
Total incidents /100k (all)19,3553,759

Total incidents over time

Schools

Coffs HarbourKorora
Total schools141
Government61
Independent50
Average ICSEA9571,021

See the full school list on each profile: Coffs Harbour · Korora

Transport

Coffs HarbourKorora
Transport score710
Train stations20
Bus stops00
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)3.0 km6.7 km

Liveability

Coffs HarbourKorora
Summer max temp27.0°C27.0°C
Winter max temp19.0°C19.0°C
Annual rainfall (mm)1,7001,700
Supermarkets80
Cafes & restaurants700
Parks541
Playgrounds301
Swimming pools1352
Medical GPs40
Distance to coast (km)3.0 km2.4 km
Distance to CBD (km)436.0 km441.3 km
Nearest beach (km)3.0 km2.3 km
Nearest hospital (km)2.5 km7.9 km

Population & growth

Coffs HarbourKorora
Population (2021)27,0892,740
Estimated 202527,5142,952
Projected 204128,7693,185
Annual growth rate0.39%1.88%

Common questions

Which is safer, Coffs Harbour or Korora?

Korora has the higher residential safety score (Coffs Harbour 10/100 vs Korora 65/100).

Which is more affordable, Coffs Harbour or Korora?

Coffs Harbour is more affordable, with a median house price of $805K versus $1.09M.

Which has better schools, Coffs Harbour or Korora?

Korora has a higher average school ICSEA (Coffs Harbour 957 vs Korora 1021; national average 1000).

Which has better public transport, Coffs Harbour or Korora?

Coffs Harbour has the higher transport score (Coffs Harbour 71/100 vs Korora 0/100).

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