Cooma vs Polo Flat
The verdict
Cooma rates higher for education (47 vs 25). Polo Flat is closer to the coast (84.4 km vs 86.6 km).
Scores
CoomaPolo Flat
| Cooma | Polo Flat | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 62 | 46 |
| Transport | 64 | 46 |
| Education | 47 | 25 |
| Liveability | 72 | 63 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Cooma | Polo Flat | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,715 | 13 |
| Median age | 44 | 43 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,374 | $1,875 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 27.9% | 0.0% |
| Born in Australia | 77.8% | 84.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.2 |
Growth: Cooma Stable · Polo Flat Stable
Property
| Cooma | Polo Flat | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $590K | Data not available |
| 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 | Polo Flat | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 70 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 208 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 89 | 15,385 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 328 | 0 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,182 | 15,385 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Cooma | Polo Flat | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 8 | 0 |
| Government | 3 | 0 |
| Independent | 3 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 996 | Data not available |
Transport
| Cooma | Polo Flat | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 64 | 46 |
| 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 | 2.2 km |
Liveability
| Cooma | Polo Flat | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 |
| 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 | 84.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 325.5 km | 322.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.4 km | 2.1 km |
Population & growth
| Cooma | Polo Flat | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,715 | 13 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,553 | 13 |
| Projected 2041 | 7,126 | 14 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.61% | 0.00% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Cooma or Polo Flat?
Cooma has the higher transport score (Cooma 64/100 vs Polo Flat 46/100).
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