Coledale vs Scarborough
The verdict
Scarborough is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.69M versus $2.02M in Coledale. Coledale rates higher for liveability (35 vs 27).
Scores
ColedaleScarborough
| Coledale | Scarborough | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 67 | 64 |
| Transport | 88 | 86 |
| Education | 80 | 80 |
| Liveability | 35 | 27 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Coledale | Scarborough | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,372 | 325 |
| Median age | 42 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,586 | $2,571 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 57.9% | 52.1% |
| Born in Australia | 81.4% | 81.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 3.1 |
Growth: Coledale Moderate Growth · Scarborough Moderate Growth
Property
| Coledale | Scarborough | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.02M | $1.69M |
| Median unit price | $1.53M | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,150 | $1,150 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 35 | 21 |
Median price history
Safety
| Coledale | Scarborough | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 63 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 219 | 308 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 146 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 364 | 0 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,207 | 3,385 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Coledale | Scarborough | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,102 | 1,104 |
See the full school list on each profile: Coledale · Scarborough
Transport
| Coledale | Scarborough | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 88 | 86 |
| Train stations | 1 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 13 | 7 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 250 m | 430 m |
Liveability
| Coledale | Scarborough | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.0°C | 25.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.5°C | 17.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,250 | 1,250 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 0 |
| Parks | 5 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 6 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 600 m | 550 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 52.2 km | 49.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 670 m | 1.2 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.3 km | 9.5 km |
Population & growth
| Coledale | Scarborough | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,372 | 325 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,399 | 331 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,616 | 383 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.49% | 0.46% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Coledale or Scarborough?
Scarborough is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.69M versus $2.02M.
Which has better schools, Coledale or Scarborough?
Scarborough has a higher average school ICSEA (Coledale 1102 vs Scarborough 1104; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Coledale or Scarborough?
Coledale has the higher transport score (Coledale 88/100 vs Scarborough 86/100).
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