Copacabana vs Kincumber
The verdict
Kincumber is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.24M versus $1.63M in Copacabana. Copacabana rates higher for education (68 vs 53). Kincumber rates higher for liveability (44 vs 39). Copacabana is closer to the coast (490 m vs 3.2 km). On the separate residential safety score, Kincumber rates higher (94 vs 64/100 in Copacabana).
Scores
| Copacabana | Kincumber | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 46 | 43 |
| Transport | 33 | 33 |
| Education | 68 | 53 |
| Liveability | 39 | 44 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Copacabana | Kincumber | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,809 | 7,398 |
| Median age | 43 | 48 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,143 | $1,321 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 43.0% | 28.2% |
| Born in Australia | 79.7% | 78.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.4 |
Growth: Copacabana Moderate Growth · Kincumber Stable
Property
| Copacabana | Kincumber | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.63M | $1.24M |
| Median unit price | $973K | $686K |
| House price YoY | -16.2% | 26.4% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $850 | $850 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.8% | 3.2% |
| Days on market (house) | 56 | 46 |
Median price history
Safety
| Copacabana | Kincumber | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 64 | 94 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 214 | 54 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 320 | 135 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 249 | 297 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,026 | 3,447 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Copacabana | Kincumber | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 3 |
| Government | 1 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,064 | 1,043 |
See the full school list on each profile: Copacabana · Kincumber
Transport
| Copacabana | Kincumber | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 33 | 33 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 15 | 76 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 129 | 129 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 10.4 km | 7.3 km |
Liveability
| Copacabana | Kincumber | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 2 |
| Parks | 5 | 9 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 490 m | 3.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 47.9 km | 48.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 510 m | 3.2 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 11.6 km | 8.2 km |
Population & growth
| Copacabana | Kincumber | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,809 | 7,398 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,826 | 7,403 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,094 | 7,740 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.15% | 0.02% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Copacabana or Kincumber?
Kincumber has the higher residential safety score (Copacabana 64/100 vs Kincumber 94/100).
Which is more affordable, Copacabana or Kincumber?
Kincumber is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.24M versus $1.63M.
Which has better schools, Copacabana or Kincumber?
Copacabana has a higher average school ICSEA (Copacabana 1064 vs Kincumber 1043; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Copacabana or Kincumber?
Copacabana and Kincumber have similar transport scores.
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