Coolaroo vs Dallas
The verdict
Dallas is more affordable, with a median house price of $526K versus $529K in Coolaroo. Coolaroo rates higher for transport (98 vs 74). Dallas rates higher for liveability (85 vs 79). Dallas is closer to the coast (18.7 km vs 20.2 km).
Scores
| Coolaroo | Dallas | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 77 | 72 |
| Transport | 98 | 74 |
| Education | 51 | 53 |
| Liveability | 79 | 85 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Coolaroo | Dallas | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,193 | 6,762 |
| Median age | 37 | 32 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,025 | $1,088 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 29.5% | 29.9% |
| Born in Australia | 46.7% | 45.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 3.1 |
Growth: Coolaroo High Growth · Dallas High Growth
Property
| Coolaroo | Dallas | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $529K | $526K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $446K |
| House price YoY | -0.6% | 3.7% |
| 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
Safety
| Coolaroo | Dallas | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 313 | 266 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 1,253 | 458 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 846 | 621 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 16,317 | 4,969 |
Coolaroo and Dallas are commercial/transport hub — total figures include visitors and workers, not just residents.
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Coolaroo | Dallas | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 7 |
| Government | 1 | 3 |
| Independent | 1 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | 961 | 947 |
Transport
| Coolaroo | Dallas | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 98 | 74 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 40 | 20 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 43 | 60 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 900 m | 1.1 km |
Liveability
| Coolaroo | Dallas | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 26.0°C | 26.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 13.5°C | 13.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 530 | 530 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 6 | 2 |
| Parks | 5 | 11 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 7 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 20.2 km | 18.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 17.6 km | 16.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 7.1 km | 7.3 km |
Population & growth
| Coolaroo | Dallas | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,193 | 6,762 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,221 | 6,821 |
| Projected 2041 | 5,164 | 10,937 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.22% | 0.22% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Coolaroo or Dallas?
Dallas is more affordable, with a median house price of $526K versus $529K.
Which has better schools, Coolaroo or Dallas?
Coolaroo has a higher average school ICSEA (Coolaroo 961 vs Dallas 947; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Coolaroo or Dallas?
Coolaroo has the higher transport score (Coolaroo 98/100 vs Dallas 74/100).
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