Coolbinia vs Joondanna
The verdict
Coolbinia rates higher for education (84 vs 79). Joondanna is closer to the coast (7.7 km vs 9.3 km).
Scores
CoolbiniaJoondanna
| Coolbinia | Joondanna | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 89 | 86 |
| Transport | 81 | 84 |
| Education | 84 | 79 |
| Liveability | 100 | 95 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Coolbinia | Joondanna | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,751 | 5,283 |
| Median age | 40 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $3,229 | $1,681 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 66.2% | 54.5% |
| Born in Australia | 75.0% | 58.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2 |
Growth: Coolbinia Moderate Growth · Joondanna Moderate Growth
Property
| Coolbinia | Joondanna | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 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
Data not available
Safety
| Coolbinia | Joondanna | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 70 | 70 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 286 | 322 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 171 | 151 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,028 | 1,003 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,424 | 6,424 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Coolbinia | Joondanna | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 1 |
| Government | 2 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,077 | 1,109 |
See the full school list on each profile: Coolbinia · Joondanna
Transport
| Coolbinia | Joondanna | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 81 | 84 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 13 | 31 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 24 | 27 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.9 km | 1.4 km |
Liveability
| Coolbinia | Joondanna | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.5°C | 30.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.5°C | 18.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 730 | 730 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 1 |
| Parks | 10 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 41 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 9.3 km | 7.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 4.1 km | 5.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 9.4 km | 7.8 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.5 km | 5.5 km |
Population & growth
| Coolbinia | Joondanna | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,751 | 5,283 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,870 | 5,853 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,956 | 6,005 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.66% | 2.59% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Coolbinia or Joondanna?
Coolbinia and Joondanna have similar residential safety scores (70 and 70/100).
Which has better schools, Coolbinia or Joondanna?
Joondanna has a higher average school ICSEA (Coolbinia 1077 vs Joondanna 1109; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Coolbinia or Joondanna?
Joondanna has the higher transport score (Coolbinia 81/100 vs Joondanna 84/100).
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