Colebee vs Nirimba Fields
The verdict
Nirimba Fields is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.29M versus $1.34M in Colebee. Nirimba Fields rates higher for education (77 vs 71). Nirimba Fields is closer to the coast (33.9 km vs 35.3 km). On the separate residential safety score, Colebee rates higher (74 vs 51/100 in Nirimba Fields).
Scores
| Colebee | Nirimba Fields | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 66 | 70 |
| Transport | 53 | 57 |
| Education | 71 | 77 |
| Liveability | 75 | 78 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Colebee | Nirimba Fields | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,914 | 1,632 |
| Median age | 33 | 31 |
| Median household income (wk) | $3,223 | $2,567 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 56.7% | 66.6% |
| Born in Australia | 50.1% | 30.5% |
| Avg household size | 3.7 | 2.9 |
Growth: Colebee High Growth · Nirimba Fields High Growth
Property
| Colebee | Nirimba Fields | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.34M | $1.29M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -3.9% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $670 | $700 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.5% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 39 | 27 |
Median price history
Safety
| Colebee | Nirimba Fields | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 74 | 51 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 204 | 306 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 102 | 245 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 427 | 674 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,009 | 4,596 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Colebee | Nirimba Fields | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 2 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 997 |
See the full school list on each profile: Colebee · Nirimba Fields
Transport
| Colebee | Nirimba Fields | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 53 | 57 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 14 | 7 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 121 | 118 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.7 km | 1.5 km |
Liveability
| Colebee | Nirimba Fields | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.3°C | 30.3°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.8°C | 17.8°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 800 | 800 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 4 | 0 |
| Parks | 5 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 11 | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 35.3 km | 33.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 36.4 km | 35.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.2 km | 6.4 km |
Population & growth
| Colebee | Nirimba Fields | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,914 | 1,632 |
| Estimated 2025 | 7,194 | 2,389 |
| Projected 2041 | 9,679 | 3,215 |
| Annual growth rate | 10.00% | 10.00% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Colebee or Nirimba Fields?
Colebee has the higher residential safety score (Colebee 74/100 vs Nirimba Fields 51/100).
Which is more affordable, Colebee or Nirimba Fields?
Nirimba Fields is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.29M versus $1.34M.
Which has better public transport, Colebee or Nirimba Fields?
Nirimba Fields has the higher transport score (Colebee 53/100 vs Nirimba Fields 57/100).
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