Coolangatta vs Greenwell Point
The verdict
Greenwell Point is more affordable, with a median house price of $779K versus $2.15M in Coolangatta. Coolangatta rates higher for education (44 vs 33).
Scores
CoolangattaGreenwell Point
| Coolangatta | Greenwell Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 25 | 21 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 44 | 33 |
| Liveability | 33 | 31 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Coolangatta | Greenwell Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 324 | 1,245 |
| Median age | 51 | 58 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,058 | $1,096 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 29.4% | 16.9% |
| Born in Australia | 87.0% | 81.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.1 |
Growth: Coolangatta High Growth · Greenwell Point Moderate Growth
Property
| Coolangatta | Greenwell Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.15M | $779K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $735 | $600 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 71 | 45 |
Median price history
Safety
| Coolangatta | Greenwell Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 89 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 161 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 309 | 80 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 0 | 321 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,321 | 3,534 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Coolangatta | Greenwell Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 943 |
See the full school list on each profile: Coolangatta · Greenwell Point
Transport
| Coolangatta | Greenwell Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 249 | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 8.3 km | 12.7 km |
Liveability
| Coolangatta | Greenwell Point | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 |
| Parks | 0 | 4 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 2 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 3.2 km | 3.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 117.9 km | 123.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 4.0 km | 3.3 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 11.1 km | 13.2 km |
Population & growth
| Coolangatta | Greenwell Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 324 | 1,245 |
| Estimated 2025 | 328 | 1,233 |
| Projected 2041 | 467 | 1,403 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.31% | -0.24% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Coolangatta or Greenwell Point?
Greenwell Point is more affordable, with a median house price of $779K versus $2.15M.
Which has better public transport, Coolangatta or Greenwell Point?
Coolangatta and Greenwell Point have similar transport scores.
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