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Coolringdon vs Dry Plain

The verdict

Dry Plain is more affordable, with a median house price of $701K versus $925K in Coolringdon. Dry Plain rates higher for education (44 vs 12). Coolringdon is closer to the coast (99.0 km vs 107.5 km).

Scores

CoolringdonDry Plain
CoolringdonDry Plain
Overall1121
Transport00
Education1244
Liveability2222

Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.

Demographics

CoolringdonDry Plain
Population7342
Median age5554
Median household income (wk)$1,375$1,875
Bachelor degree or higher7.3%27.6%
Born in Australia87.7%69.0%
Avg household size2.42.1

Growth: Coolringdon Moderate Growth · Dry Plain Moderate Growth

Property

CoolringdonDry Plain
Median house price$925K$701K
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoYData not availableData not available
Median rent — house (wk)$550$550
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)23Data not available

Median price history

Safety

CoolringdonDry Plain
Residential safety score
Break & enter dwelling /100k00
Motor vehicle theft /100k00
Domestic assault /100k00
Total incidents /100k (all)00

Total incidents over time

Schools

CoolringdonDry Plain
Total schools00
Government00
Independent00
Average ICSEAData not availableData not available

See the full school list on each profile: Coolringdon · Dry Plain

Transport

CoolringdonDry Plain
Transport score00
Train stations00
Bus stops00
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)13.7 km23.6 km

Liveability

CoolringdonDry Plain
Summer max temp25.0°C25.0°C
Winter max temp10.0°C10.0°C
Annual rainfall (mm)530530
Supermarkets00
Cafes & restaurants00
Parks00
PlaygroundsData not availableData not available
Swimming poolsData not availableData not available
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)99.0 km107.5 km
Distance to CBD (km)334.0 km322.1 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)13.9 km24.4 km

Population & growth

CoolringdonDry Plain
Population (2021)7342
Estimated 20257543
Projected 20418247
Annual growth rate0.68%0.59%

Common questions

Which is more affordable, Coolringdon or Dry Plain?

Dry Plain is more affordable, with a median house price of $701K versus $925K.

Which has better public transport, Coolringdon or Dry Plain?

Coolringdon and Dry Plain have similar transport scores.

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Data sources

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