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Coolangatta vs Greenwell Point

The verdict

Greenwell Point is more affordable, with a median house price of $761K versus $2.15M in Coolangatta. Coolangatta rates higher for education (44 vs 33).

Scores

CoolangattaGreenwell Point
CoolangattaGreenwell Point
Overall2521
Transport00
Education4433
Liveability3331

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

Demographics

CoolangattaGreenwell Point
Population3241,245
Median age5158
Median household income (wk)$2,058$1,096
Bachelor degree or higher29.4%16.9%
Born in Australia87.0%81.8%
Avg household size2.82.1

Growth: Coolangatta High Growth · Greenwell Point Moderate Growth

Property

CoolangattaGreenwell Point
Median house price$2.15M$761K
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoYData not available-19.1%
Median rent — house (wk)$795$580
Rental yield (house)Data not available4.3%
Days on market (house)5744

Median price history

Safety

CoolangattaGreenwell Point
Residential safety score89
Break & enter dwelling /100k0161
Motor vehicle theft /100k30980
Domestic assault /100k0321
Total incidents /100k (all)4,3213,775

Total incidents over time

Schools

CoolangattaGreenwell Point
Total schools01
Government01
Independent00
Average ICSEAData not available938

See the full school list on each profile: Coolangatta · Greenwell Point

Transport

CoolangattaGreenwell Point
Transport score00
Train stations00
Bus stops00
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)8.3 km12.7 km

Liveability

CoolangattaGreenwell Point
Summer max temp26.5°C26.5°C
Winter max temp17.0°C17.0°C
Annual rainfall (mm)1,1001,100
Supermarkets00
Cafes & restaurants01
Parks04
PlaygroundsData not available2
Swimming poolsData not available1
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)3.2 km3.0 km
Distance to CBD (km)117.9 km123.4 km
Nearest beach (km)4.0 km3.3 km
Nearest hospital (km)11.1 km13.2 km

Population & growth

CoolangattaGreenwell Point
Population (2021)3241,245
Estimated 20253281,233
Projected 20414671,403
Annual growth rate0.31%-0.24%

Common questions

Which is more affordable, Coolangatta or Greenwell Point?

Greenwell Point is more affordable, with a median house price of $761K versus $2.15M.

Which has better public transport, Coolangatta or Greenwell Point?

Coolangatta and Greenwell Point have similar transport scores.

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Data sources

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