Coomba Bay vs Forster
The verdict
Forster is more affordable, with a median house price of $879K versus $1.70M in Coomba Bay. Coomba Bay rates higher for education (44 vs 37). Forster rates higher for liveability (67 vs 22). Forster is closer to the coast (2.3 km vs 8.4 km).
Scores
Coomba BayForster
| Coomba Bay | Forster | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 21 | 35 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 44 | 37 |
| Liveability | 22 | 67 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Coomba Bay | Forster | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 168 | 14,187 |
| Median age | 58 | 57 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,583 | $1,009 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 27.5% | 22.6% |
| Born in Australia | 67.9% | 81.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.1 |
Growth: Coomba Bay Stable · Forster Stable
Property
| Coomba Bay | Forster | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.70M | $879K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $645K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 11.5% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $650 | $650 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 3.5% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | 46 |
Median price history
Safety
| Coomba Bay | Forster | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 28 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 486 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 381 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 0 | 705 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 595 | 8,649 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Coomba Bay | Forster | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 3 |
| Government | 0 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 961 |
See the full school list on each profile: Coomba Bay · Forster
Transport
| Coomba Bay | Forster | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 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) | 29.4 km | 31.8 km |
Liveability
| Coomba Bay | Forster | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.0°C | 28.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.5°C | 18.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,150 | 1,150 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 4 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 27 |
| Parks | 0 | 19 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 5 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 24 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 8.4 km | 2.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 212.2 km | 221.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 8.4 km | 2.5 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 26.2 km | 35.5 km |
Population & growth
| Coomba Bay | Forster | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 168 | 14,187 |
| Estimated 2025 | 179 | 14,534 |
| Projected 2041 | 176 | 14,921 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.60% | 0.61% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Coomba Bay or Forster?
Forster is more affordable, with a median house price of $879K versus $1.70M.
Which has better public transport, Coomba Bay or Forster?
Coomba Bay and Forster have similar transport scores.
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