Coolac vs Darbalara
The verdict
Coolac is more affordable, with a median house price of $398K versus $1.10M in Darbalara. Coolac rates higher for education (65 vs 0). Darbalara is closer to the coast (190.1 km vs 199.2 km).
Scores
CoolacDarbalara
| Coolac | Darbalara | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 4 |
| Transport | 64 | 0 |
| Education | 65 | 0 |
| Liveability | 10 | 10 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Coolac | Darbalara | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 244 | 62 |
| Median age | 37 | 29 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,625 | $2,125 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 40.6% | 0.0% |
| Born in Australia | 86.5% | 83.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 3.1 |
Growth: Coolac Stable · Darbalara Stable
Property
| Coolac | Darbalara | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $398K | $1.10M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $470 | $565 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Coolac | Darbalara | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 0 | 0 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 16,393 | 3,226 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Coolac | Darbalara | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 0 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Coolac · Darbalara
Transport
| Coolac | Darbalara | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 64 | 0 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.6 km | 12.4 km |
Liveability
| Coolac | Darbalara | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 31.5°C | 31.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 13.0°C | 13.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 570 | 570 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 0 |
| Parks | 0 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 199.2 km | 190.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 298.0 km | 302.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 18.7 km | 12.3 km |
Population & growth
| Coolac | Darbalara | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 244 | 62 |
| Estimated 2025 | 244 | 62 |
| Projected 2041 | 262 | 67 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.00% | 0.00% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Coolac or Darbalara?
Coolac is more affordable, with a median house price of $398K versus $1.10M.
Which has better public transport, Coolac or Darbalara?
Coolac has the higher transport score (Coolac 64/100 vs Darbalara 0/100).
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