Coolaroo vs Somerton
The verdict
Coolaroo rates higher for transport (98 vs 60). Coolaroo is closer to the coast (20.2 km vs 22.8 km).
Scores
CoolarooSomerton
| Coolaroo | Somerton | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 77 | 47 |
| Transport | 98 | 60 |
| Education | 51 | 25 |
| Liveability | 79 | 54 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Coolaroo | Somerton | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,193 | 6 |
| Median age | 37 | 52 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,025 | $1,187 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 29.5% | 0.0% |
| Born in Australia | 46.7% | 83.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 1.3 |
Growth: Coolaroo High Growth · Somerton High Growth
Property
| Coolaroo | Somerton | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $529K | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -0.6% | Data not available |
| 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 | Somerton | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 313 | 16,667 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 1,253 | 1,250,000 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 846 | 100,000 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 16,317 | 5,200,000 |
Coolaroo and Somerton are commercial/transport hub — total figures include visitors and workers, not just residents.
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Coolaroo | Somerton | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 961 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Coolaroo · Somerton
Transport
| Coolaroo | Somerton | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 98 | 60 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 40 | 12 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 43 | 72 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 900 m | 1.4 km |
Liveability
| Coolaroo | Somerton | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 6 | 0 |
| Parks | 5 | 3 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 20.2 km | 22.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 17.6 km | 19.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 7.1 km | 6.0 km |
Population & growth
| Coolaroo | Somerton | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,193 | 6 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,221 | 6 |
| Projected 2041 | 5,164 | 10 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.22% | 0.00% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Coolaroo or Somerton?
Coolaroo has the higher transport score (Coolaroo 98/100 vs Somerton 60/100).
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