SuburbCheck

Comerong Island vs Coolangatta

The verdict

Coolangatta is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.15M versus $3.00M in Comerong Island. Coolangatta rates higher for education (44 vs 20). Comerong Island is closer to the coast (1.5 km vs 3.2 km).

Scores

Comerong IslandCoolangatta
Comerong IslandCoolangatta
Overall1425
Transport00
Education2044
Liveability2433

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

Demographics

Comerong IslandCoolangatta
Population19324
Median age6751
Median household income (wk)$1,875$2,058
Bachelor degree or higher0.0%29.4%
Born in Australia73.7%87.0%
Avg household size1.92.8

Growth: Comerong Island Moderate Growth · Coolangatta High Growth

Property

Comerong IslandCoolangatta
Median house price$3.00M$2.15M
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoYData not availableData not available
Median rent — house (wk)$580$795
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)Data not available57

Median price history

Safety

Comerong IslandCoolangatta
Residential safety score
Break & enter dwelling /100k00
Motor vehicle theft /100k0309
Domestic assault /100k00
Total incidents /100k (all)5,2634,321

Total incidents over time

Schools

Comerong IslandCoolangatta
Total schools00
Government00
Independent00
Average ICSEAData not availableData not available

See the full school list on each profile: Comerong Island · Coolangatta

Transport

Comerong IslandCoolangatta
Transport score00
Train stations00
Bus stops00
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)12.0 km8.3 km

Liveability

Comerong IslandCoolangatta
Summer max temp26.5°C26.5°C
Winter max temp17.0°C17.0°C
Annual rainfall (mm)1,1001,100
Supermarkets00
Cafes & restaurants00
Parks00
PlaygroundsData not availableData not available
Swimming poolsData not availableData not available
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)1.5 km3.2 km
Distance to CBD (km)120.5 km117.9 km
Nearest beach (km)4.5 km4.0 km
Nearest hospital (km)13.0 km11.1 km

Population & growth

Comerong IslandCoolangatta
Population (2021)19324
Estimated 202519328
Projected 204121467
Annual growth rate0.00%0.31%

Common questions

Which is more affordable, Comerong Island or Coolangatta?

Coolangatta is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.15M versus $3.00M.

Which has better public transport, Comerong Island or Coolangatta?

Comerong Island and Coolangatta have similar transport scores.

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Data sources

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