Coolangatta vs Far Meadow
The verdict
Coolangatta is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.15M versus $2.70M in Far Meadow. Coolangatta rates higher for liveability (33 vs 22). Far Meadow rates higher for education (55 vs 44). Coolangatta is closer to the coast (3.2 km vs 4.9 km).
Scores
CoolangattaFar Meadow
| Coolangatta | Far Meadow | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 25 | 24 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 44 | 55 |
| Liveability | 33 | 22 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Coolangatta | Far Meadow | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 324 | 209 |
| Median age | 51 | 60 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,058 | $1,930 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 29.4% | 39.9% |
| Born in Australia | 87.0% | 80.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.4 |
Growth: Coolangatta High Growth · Far Meadow High Growth
Property
| Coolangatta | Far Meadow | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.15M | $2.70M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $795 | $795 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 57 | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Coolangatta | Far Meadow | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 1,435 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 309 | 957 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 0 | 0 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,321 | 5,263 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Coolangatta | Far Meadow | |
|---|---|---|
| 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: Coolangatta · Far Meadow
Transport
| Coolangatta | Far Meadow | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 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) | 8.3 km | 5.1 km |
Liveability
| Coolangatta | Far Meadow | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 26.5°C | 26.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.0°C | 17.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,100 | 1,100 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 0 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 3 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 3.2 km | 4.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 117.9 km | 115.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 4.0 km | 4.9 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 11.1 km | 10.9 km |
Population & growth
| Coolangatta | Far Meadow | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 324 | 209 |
| Estimated 2025 | 328 | 211 |
| Projected 2041 | 467 | 301 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.31% | 0.24% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Coolangatta or Far Meadow?
Coolangatta is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.15M versus $2.70M.
Which has better public transport, Coolangatta or Far Meadow?
Coolangatta and Far Meadow have similar transport scores.
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