Coombs vs Duffy
The verdict
Duffy rates higher for transport (52 vs 45). Coombs has a shorter estimated CBD commute (39 vs 44 min). On the separate residential safety score, Coombs rates higher (40 vs 29/100 in Duffy).
Scores
CoombsDuffy
| Coombs | Duffy | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 66 | 69 |
| Transport | 45 | 52 |
| Education | 92 | 89 |
| Liveability | 66 | 69 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Coombs | Duffy | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,851 | 3,395 |
| Median age | 30 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,634 | $2,593 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 69.1% | 60.3% |
| Born in Australia | 54.5% | 76.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.7 |
Growth: Coombs — · Duffy Declining
Property
| Coombs | Duffy | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | Data not available | 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
Data not available
Safety
| Coombs | Duffy | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 40 | 29 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 268 | 295 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 371 | 295 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 371 | 766 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,680 | 2,592 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Coombs | Duffy | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,105 | 1,086 |
Transport
| Coombs | Duffy | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 45 | 52 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 13 | 29 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 39 | 44 |
| Nearest train station (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
Liveability
| Coombs | Duffy | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.0°C | 28.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 12.0°C | 12.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 615 | 615 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 1 |
| Parks | 7 | 13 |
| Playgrounds | 8 | 8 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 17 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 111.6 km | 111.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 8.9 km | 10.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.3 km | 6.4 km |
Population & growth
| Coombs | Duffy | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,851 | 3,395 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,172 | 3,533 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | 2,197 |
| Annual growth rate | 6.21% | 1.00% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Coombs or Duffy?
Coombs has the higher residential safety score (Coombs 40/100 vs Duffy 29/100).
Which has better schools, Coombs or Duffy?
Coombs has a higher average school ICSEA (Coombs 1105 vs Duffy 1086; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Coombs or Duffy?
Duffy has the higher transport score (Coombs 45/100 vs Duffy 52/100).
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