Coolum Beach vs Doonan
The verdict
Coolum Beach rates higher for liveability (70 vs 30). Coolum Beach is closer to the coast (2.3 km vs 8.7 km).
Scores
Coolum BeachDoonan
| Coolum Beach | Doonan | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 30 |
| Transport | 23 | 0 |
| Education | 64 | 65 |
| Liveability | 70 | 30 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Coolum Beach | Doonan | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,152 | 3,727 |
| Median age | 45 | 46 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,600 | $2,096 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 35.5% | 38.7% |
| Born in Australia | 77.4% | 71.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.9 |
Growth: Coolum Beach — · Doonan —
Property
| Coolum Beach | Doonan | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | $900 | 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
| Coolum Beach | Doonan | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 372 | 376 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 186 | 188 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,532 | 3,532 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Coolum Beach | Doonan | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 1 |
| Government | 2 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,041 | 1,083 |
See the full school list on each profile: Coolum Beach · Doonan
Transport
| Coolum Beach | Doonan | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 23 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 27 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 11.5 km | 6.8 km |
Liveability
| Coolum Beach | Doonan | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.5°C | 28.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 21.5°C | 21.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,500 | 1,500 |
| Supermarkets | 4 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 12 | 3 |
| Parks | 16 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 9 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 3 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.3 km | 8.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 104.5 km | 113.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 2.3 km | 8.2 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 14.5 km | 6.2 km |
Population & growth
| Coolum Beach | Doonan | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 9,152 | 3,727 |
| Estimated 2025 | 10,051 | 3,989 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 2.37% | 1.71% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Coolum Beach or Doonan?
Coolum Beach and Doonan have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which has better schools, Coolum Beach or Doonan?
Doonan has a higher average school ICSEA (Coolum Beach 1041 vs Doonan 1083; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Coolum Beach or Doonan?
Coolum Beach has the higher transport score (Coolum Beach 23/100 vs Doonan 0/100).
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