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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

CooranbongDora Creek
CooranbongDora Creek
Overall3654
Transport2085
Education4941
Liveability4233

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

Demographics

CooranbongDora Creek
Population7,0771,739
Median age3951
Median household income (wk)$1,639$1,401
Bachelor degree or higher32.7%22.8%
Born in Australia81.7%83.6%
Avg household size2.72.3

Growth: Cooranbong High Growth · Dora Creek High Growth

Property

CooranbongDora Creek
Median house price$949K$762K
Median unit price$688K$758K
House price YoY18.2%-47.0%
Median rent — house (wk)$750$650
Rental yield (house)3.8%5.5%
Days on market (house)3339

Median price history

Safety

CooranbongDora Creek
Residential safety score5730
Break & enter dwelling /100k226633
Motor vehicle theft /100k311173
Domestic assault /100k367748
Total incidents /100k (all)4,31010,236

Total incidents over time

Schools

CooranbongDora Creek
Total schools21
Government11
Independent10
Average ICSEA1,004946

See the full school list on each profile: Cooranbong · Dora Creek

Transport

CooranbongDora Creek
Transport score2085
Train stations01
Bus stops3714
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)5.1 km900 m

Liveability

CooranbongDora Creek
Summer max temp27.0°C27.0°C
Winter max temp18.0°C18.0°C
Annual rainfall (mm)1,3001,300
Supermarkets00
Cafes & restaurants41
Parks82
Playgrounds71
Swimming pools4Data not available
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)18.1 km14.4 km
Distance to CBD (km)94.6 km92.7 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)17.3 km15.1 km

Population & growth

CooranbongDora Creek
Population (2021)7,0771,739
Estimated 20258,2422,025
Projected 204110,8792,673
Annual growth rate3.88%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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