Corrimal vs East Corrimal
The verdict
Corrimal is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.23M versus $1.72M in East Corrimal. East Corrimal rates higher for transport (90 vs 83). East Corrimal is closer to the coast (700 m vs 2.7 km). On the separate residential safety score, East Corrimal rates higher (56 vs 51/100 in Corrimal).
Scores
| Corrimal | East Corrimal | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 72 | 76 |
| Transport | 83 | 90 |
| Education | 59 | 63 |
| Liveability | 72 | 72 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Corrimal | East Corrimal | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,972 | 3,432 |
| Median age | 41 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,508 | $1,518 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 33.9% | 38.2% |
| Born in Australia | 78.2% | 79.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.3 |
Growth: Corrimal High Growth · East Corrimal High Growth
Property
| Corrimal | East Corrimal | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.23M | $1.72M |
| Median unit price | $796K | $756K |
| House price YoY | 6.8% | 6.2% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $700 | $700 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.9% | 2.1% |
| Days on market (house) | 41 | 40 |
Median price history
Safety
| Corrimal | East Corrimal | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 51 | 56 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 344 | 291 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 115 | 204 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 387 | 291 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 8,348 | 5,449 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Corrimal | East Corrimal | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 2 |
| Government | 1 | 2 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,030 | 981 |
See the full school list on each profile: Corrimal · East Corrimal
Transport
| Corrimal | East Corrimal | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 83 | 90 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 43 | 19 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.4 km | 680 m |
Liveability
| Corrimal | East Corrimal | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.0°C | 25.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.5°C | 17.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,250 | 1,250 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 2 |
| Parks | 10 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 3 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.7 km | 700 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 62.2 km | 62.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 2.7 km | 840 m |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.8 km | 4.5 km |
Population & growth
| Corrimal | East Corrimal | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,972 | 3,432 |
| Estimated 2025 | 7,269 | 3,578 |
| Projected 2041 | 9,830 | 4,839 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.05% | 1.05% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Corrimal or East Corrimal?
East Corrimal has the higher residential safety score (Corrimal 51/100 vs East Corrimal 56/100).
Which is more affordable, Corrimal or East Corrimal?
Corrimal is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.23M versus $1.72M.
Which has better schools, Corrimal or East Corrimal?
Corrimal has a higher average school ICSEA (Corrimal 1030 vs East Corrimal 981; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Corrimal or East Corrimal?
East Corrimal has the higher transport score (Corrimal 83/100 vs East Corrimal 90/100).
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