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Cooma vs Dairymans Plains

The verdict

Cooma is more affordable, with a median house price of $560K versus $779K in Dairymans Plains. Cooma rates higher for transport (64 vs 0). Dairymans Plains rates higher for education (54 vs 47). Cooma is closer to the coast (86.6 km vs 93.1 km).

Scores

CoomaDairymans Plains
CoomaDairymans Plains
Overall6224
Transport640
Education4754
Liveability7222

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

Demographics

CoomaDairymans Plains
Population6,715183
Median age4449
Median household income (wk)$1,374$1,875
Bachelor degree or higher27.9%36.1%
Born in Australia77.8%70.5%
Avg household size2.22.6

Growth: Cooma Stable · Dairymans Plains Moderate Growth

Property

CoomaDairymans Plains
Median house price$560K$779K
Median unit price$516KData not available
House price YoY3.0%Data not available
Median rent — house (wk)$550$550
Rental yield (house)5.0%Data not available
Days on market (house)29Data not available

Median price history

Safety

CoomaDairymans Plains
Residential safety score70
Break & enter dwelling /100k2080
Motor vehicle theft /100k890
Domestic assault /100k3280
Total incidents /100k (all)6,1364,372

Total incidents over time

Schools

CoomaDairymans Plains
Total schools80
Government30
Independent30
Average ICSEA995Data not available

See the full school list on each profile: Cooma · Dairymans Plains

Transport

CoomaDairymans Plains
Transport score640
Train stations10
Bus stops00
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)1.9 km6.7 km

Liveability

CoomaDairymans Plains
Summer max temp25.0°C25.0°C
Winter max temp10.0°C10.0°C
Annual rainfall (mm)530530
Supermarkets50
Cafes & restaurants180
Parks180
Playgrounds13Data not available
Swimming pools4Data not available
Medical GPs20
Distance to coast (km)86.6 km93.1 km
Distance to CBD (km)325.5 km325.6 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)1.4 km7.3 km

Population & growth

CoomaDairymans Plains
Population (2021)6,715183
Estimated 20256,553189
Projected 20417,126205
Annual growth rate-0.61%0.81%

Common questions

Which is more affordable, Cooma or Dairymans Plains?

Cooma is more affordable, with a median house price of $560K versus $779K.

Which has better public transport, Cooma or Dairymans Plains?

Cooma has the higher transport score (Cooma 64/100 vs Dairymans Plains 0/100).

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Data sources

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