Cooma vs Dairymans Plains
The verdict
Cooma is more affordable, with a median house price of $590K 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
| Cooma | Dairymans Plains | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 62 | 24 |
| Transport | 64 | 0 |
| Education | 47 | 54 |
| Liveability | 72 | 22 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Cooma | Dairymans Plains | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,715 | 183 |
| Median age | 44 | 49 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,374 | $1,875 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 27.9% | 36.1% |
| Born in Australia | 77.8% | 70.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.6 |
Growth: Cooma Stable · Dairymans Plains Moderate Growth
Property
| Cooma | Dairymans Plains | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $590K | $779K |
| Median unit price | $601K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 12.9% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $520 | $520 |
| Rental yield (house) | 4.4% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 40 | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Cooma | Dairymans Plains | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 70 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 208 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 89 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 328 | 0 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,182 | 4,372 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Cooma | Dairymans Plains | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 8 | 0 |
| Government | 3 | 0 |
| Independent | 3 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 996 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Cooma · Dairymans Plains
Transport
| Cooma | Dairymans Plains | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 64 | 0 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.9 km | 6.7 km |
Liveability
| Cooma | Dairymans Plains | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.0°C | 25.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 10.0°C | 10.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 530 | 530 |
| Supermarkets | 5 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 18 | 0 |
| Parks | 18 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 13 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 4 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 86.6 km | 93.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 325.5 km | 325.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.4 km | 7.3 km |
Population & growth
| Cooma | Dairymans Plains | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,715 | 183 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,553 | 189 |
| Projected 2041 | 7,126 | 205 |
| 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 $590K 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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