Coolaroo vs Roxburgh Park
The verdict
Coolaroo is more affordable, with a median house price of $529K versus $641K in Roxburgh Park. Coolaroo rates higher for liveability (79 vs 73). Roxburgh Park rates higher for education (56 vs 51). Coolaroo is closer to the coast (20.2 km vs 23.6 km).
Scores
| Coolaroo | Roxburgh Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 77 | 76 |
| Transport | 98 | 95 |
| Education | 51 | 56 |
| Liveability | 79 | 73 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Coolaroo | Roxburgh Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,193 | 24,129 |
| Median age | 37 | 31 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,025 | $1,629 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 29.5% | 39.3% |
| Born in Australia | 46.7% | 44.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 3.7 |
Growth: Coolaroo High Growth · Roxburgh Park High Growth
Property
| Coolaroo | Roxburgh Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $529K | $641K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $465K |
| House price YoY | -0.6% | 2.8% |
| 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 | Roxburgh Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 99 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 313 | 104 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 1,253 | 228 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 846 | 402 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 16,317 | 3,407 |
Coolaroo is a commercial/transport hub — total figures include visitors and workers, not just residents.
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Coolaroo | Roxburgh Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 5 |
| Government | 1 | 4 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 961 | 944 |
See the full school list on each profile: Coolaroo · Roxburgh Park
Transport
| Coolaroo | Roxburgh Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 98 | 95 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 40 | 60 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 43 | 50 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 900 m | 1.6 km |
Liveability
| Coolaroo | Roxburgh Park | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 4 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 6 | 3 |
| Parks | 5 | 103 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 14 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 20.2 km | 23.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 17.6 km | 21.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 7.1 km | 8.5 km |
Population & growth
| Coolaroo | Roxburgh Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,193 | 24,129 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,221 | 25,091 |
| Projected 2041 | 5,164 | 39,025 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.22% | 0.98% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Coolaroo or Roxburgh Park?
Coolaroo is more affordable, with a median house price of $529K versus $641K.
Which has better schools, Coolaroo or Roxburgh Park?
Coolaroo has a higher average school ICSEA (Coolaroo 961 vs Roxburgh Park 944; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Coolaroo or Roxburgh Park?
Coolaroo has the higher transport score (Coolaroo 98/100 vs Roxburgh Park 95/100).
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