Cooranbong vs Dora Creek
The verdict
Dora Creek is more affordable, with a median house price of $762K versus $949K in Cooranbong. Cooranbong rates higher for liveability (42 vs 33). Dora Creek rates higher for transport (85 vs 20). Dora Creek is closer to the coast (14.4 km vs 18.1 km). On the separate residential safety score, Cooranbong rates higher (57 vs 30/100 in Dora Creek).
Scores
| Cooranbong | Dora Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 54 |
| Transport | 20 | 85 |
| Education | 49 | 41 |
| Liveability | 42 | 33 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Cooranbong | Dora Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,077 | 1,739 |
| Median age | 39 | 51 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,639 | $1,401 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 32.7% | 22.8% |
| Born in Australia | 81.7% | 83.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.3 |
Growth: Cooranbong High Growth · Dora Creek High Growth
Property
| Cooranbong | Dora Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $949K | $762K |
| Median unit price | $688K | $758K |
| House price YoY | 18.2% | -47.0% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $750 | $650 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.8% | 5.5% |
| Days on market (house) | 33 | 39 |
Median price history
Safety
| Cooranbong | Dora Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 57 | 30 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 226 | 633 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 311 | 173 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 367 | 748 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,310 | 10,236 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Cooranbong | Dora Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,004 | 946 |
See the full school list on each profile: Cooranbong · Dora Creek
Transport
| Cooranbong | Dora Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 20 | 85 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 37 | 14 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 5.1 km | 900 m |
Liveability
| Cooranbong | Dora Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.0°C | 27.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,300 | 1,300 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 4 | 1 |
| Parks | 8 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | 7 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 4 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 18.1 km | 14.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 94.6 km | 92.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 17.3 km | 15.1 km |
Population & growth
| Cooranbong | Dora Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 7,077 | 1,739 |
| Estimated 2025 | 8,242 | 2,025 |
| Projected 2041 | 10,879 | 2,673 |
| Annual growth rate | 3.88% | 3.88% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Cooranbong or Dora Creek?
Cooranbong has the higher residential safety score (Cooranbong 57/100 vs Dora Creek 30/100).
Which is more affordable, Cooranbong or Dora Creek?
Dora Creek is more affordable, with a median house price of $762K versus $949K.
Which has better schools, Cooranbong or Dora Creek?
Cooranbong has a higher average school ICSEA (Cooranbong 1004 vs Dora Creek 946; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Cooranbong or Dora Creek?
Dora Creek has the higher transport score (Cooranbong 20/100 vs Dora Creek 85/100).
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