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Coongulla vs Heyfield

The verdict

Coongulla is more affordable, with a median house price of $331K versus $378K in Heyfield. Coongulla rates higher for education (40 vs 32). Heyfield rates higher for liveability (35 vs 16). Heyfield is closer to the coast (57.2 km vs 66.0 km).

Scores

CoongullaHeyfield
CoongullaHeyfield
Overall1825
Transport09
Education4032
Liveability1635

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

Demographics

CoongullaHeyfield
Population2292,050
Median age6147
Median household income (wk)$1,057$1,007
Bachelor degree or higher25.0%13.0%
Born in Australia76.0%81.3%
Avg household size1.92.3

Growth: Coongulla Moderate Growth · Heyfield Moderate Growth

Property

CoongullaHeyfield
Median house price$331K$378K
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoY21.2%-1.3%
Median rent — house (wk)Data not availableData not available
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)Data not availableData not available

Median price history

Safety

CoongullaHeyfield
Residential safety score68
Break & enter dwelling /100kData not available244
Motor vehicle theft /100kData not available244
Domestic assault /100k873683
Total incidents /100k (all)1,3104,683

Total incidents over time

Schools

CoongullaHeyfield
Total schools02
Government01
Independent00
Average ICSEAData not available981

See the full school list on each profile: Coongulla · Heyfield

Transport

CoongullaHeyfield
Transport score09
Train stations00
Bus stops02
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)29.5 km19.7 km

Liveability

CoongullaHeyfield
Summer max temp25.0°C25.0°C
Winter max temp14.5°C14.5°C
Annual rainfall (mm)600600
Supermarkets01
Cafes & restaurants02
Parks04
Playgrounds12
Swimming poolsData not available2
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)66.0 km57.2 km
Distance to CBD (km)158.8 km160.0 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)11.7 km850 m

Population & growth

CoongullaHeyfield
Population (2021)2292,050
Estimated 20252422,169
Projected 20412672,386
Annual growth rate1.39%1.42%

Common questions

Which is more affordable, Coongulla or Heyfield?

Coongulla is more affordable, with a median house price of $331K versus $378K.

Which has better public transport, Coongulla or Heyfield?

Heyfield has the higher transport score (Coongulla 0/100 vs Heyfield 9/100).

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Data sources

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