Colebee vs Schofields
The verdict
Schofields is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.28M versus $1.34M in Colebee. Colebee rates higher for liveability (75 vs 70). Schofields rates higher for transport (89 vs 53). Schofields is closer to the coast (33.0 km vs 35.3 km).
Scores
| Colebee | Schofields | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 66 | 79 |
| Transport | 53 | 89 |
| Education | 71 | 77 |
| Liveability | 75 | 70 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Colebee | Schofields | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,914 | 15,213 |
| Median age | 33 | 32 |
| Median household income (wk) | $3,223 | $2,696 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 56.7% | 63.0% |
| Born in Australia | 50.1% | 44.7% |
| Avg household size | 3.7 | 3.2 |
Growth: Colebee High Growth · Schofields High Growth
Property
| Colebee | Schofields | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.34M | $1.28M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $663K |
| House price YoY | -3.9% | 6.6% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $670 | $790 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.5% | 3.1% |
| Days on market (house) | 39 | 39 |
Median price history
Safety
| Colebee | Schofields | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 74 | 74 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 204 | 112 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 102 | 72 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 427 | 454 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,009 | 3,714 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Colebee | Schofields | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 7 |
| Government | 0 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,083 |
See the full school list on each profile: Colebee · Schofields
Transport
| Colebee | Schofields | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 53 | 89 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 14 | 57 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 121 | 81 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.7 km | 560 m |
Liveability
| Colebee | Schofields | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 4 | 4 |
| Parks | 5 | 10 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 6 |
| Swimming pools | 11 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 35.3 km | 33.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 36.4 km | 36.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.2 km | 7.8 km |
Population & growth
| Colebee | Schofields | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,914 | 15,213 |
| Estimated 2025 | 7,194 | 22,270 |
| Projected 2041 | 9,679 | 29,966 |
| Annual growth rate | 10.00% | 10.00% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Colebee or Schofields?
Colebee and Schofields have similar residential safety scores (74 and 74/100).
Which is more affordable, Colebee or Schofields?
Schofields is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.28M versus $1.34M.
Which has better public transport, Colebee or Schofields?
Schofields has the higher transport score (Colebee 53/100 vs Schofields 89/100).
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