Coolalinga vs Girraween
The verdict
Coolalinga rates higher for liveability (47 vs 16). Coolalinga is closer to the coast (4.5 km vs 9.6 km). On the separate residential safety score, Coolalinga rates higher (93 vs 88/100 in Girraween).
Scores
CoolalingaGirraween
| Coolalinga | Girraween | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 24 |
| Transport | 29 | 18 |
| Education | 40 | 39 |
| Liveability | 47 | 16 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Coolalinga | Girraween | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 510 | 1,668 |
| Median age | 31 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,426 | $2,992 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 22.9% | 21.0% |
| Born in Australia | 57.3% | 82.3% |
| Avg household size | 1.9 | 3.1 |
Growth: Coolalinga High Growth · Girraween High Growth
Property
| Coolalinga | Girraween | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Data not available
Safety
| Coolalinga | Girraween | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 93 | 88 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 196 | 240 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | 784 | 779 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,252 | 4,252 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Coolalinga | Girraween | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 980 |
See the full school list on each profile: Coolalinga · Girraween
Transport
| Coolalinga | Girraween | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 29 | 18 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 3 | 6 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 78 | 96 |
| Nearest train station (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
Liveability
| Coolalinga | Girraween | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 32.0°C | 32.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 30.5°C | 30.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,700 | 1,700 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 3 | 0 |
| Parks | 0 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 3 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 4.5 km | 9.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 22.0 km | 28.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 25.0 km | 30.0 km |
Population & growth
| Coolalinga | Girraween | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 510 | 1,668 |
| Estimated 2025 | 570 | 1,784 |
| Projected 2041 | 746 | 2,438 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.82% | 1.70% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Coolalinga or Girraween?
Coolalinga has the higher residential safety score (Coolalinga 93/100 vs Girraween 88/100).
Which has better public transport, Coolalinga or Girraween?
Coolalinga has the higher transport score (Coolalinga 29/100 vs Girraween 18/100).
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