Cooroy vs Lake Macdonald
The verdict
Cooroy rates higher for transport (70 vs 35). Lake Macdonald rates higher for education (56 vs 50). Lake Macdonald is closer to the coast (13.4 km vs 18.1 km).
Scores
CooroyLake Macdonald
| Cooroy | Lake Macdonald | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 57 | 40 |
| Transport | 70 | 35 |
| Education | 50 | 56 |
| Liveability | 51 | 30 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Cooroy | Lake Macdonald | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,801 | 1,352 |
| Median age | 50 | 49 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,289 | $1,771 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 24.4% | 31.3% |
| Born in Australia | 77.0% | 78.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.6 |
Growth: Cooroy — · Lake Macdonald —
Property
| Cooroy | Lake Macdonald | |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Cooroy | Lake Macdonald | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 229 | 222 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 146 | 148 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,700 | 2,700 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Cooroy | Lake Macdonald | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 0 |
| Government | 2 | 0 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,029 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Cooroy · Lake Macdonald
Transport
| Cooroy | Lake Macdonald | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 70 | 35 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 15 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.6 km | 3.9 km |
Liveability
| Cooroy | Lake Macdonald | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.5°C | 28.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 21.5°C | 21.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,500 | 1,500 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 5 | 0 |
| Parks | 2 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 107 | 11 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 18.1 km | 13.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 116.3 km | 120.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 14.6 km | 10.9 km |
Population & growth
| Cooroy | Lake Macdonald | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,801 | 1,352 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,139 | 1,447 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 1.72% | 1.71% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Cooroy or Lake Macdonald?
Cooroy and Lake Macdonald have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which has better public transport, Cooroy or Lake Macdonald?
Cooroy has the higher transport score (Cooroy 70/100 vs Lake Macdonald 35/100).
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