Couridjah vs Thirlmere
The verdict
Thirlmere is more affordable, with a median house price of $988K versus $1.30M in Couridjah. Thirlmere rates higher for liveability (45 vs 37). Couridjah is closer to the coast (35.3 km vs 36.5 km).
Scores
CouridjahThirlmere
| Couridjah | Thirlmere | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 46 | 50 |
| Transport | 64 | 64 |
| Education | 35 | 39 |
| Liveability | 37 | 45 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Couridjah | Thirlmere | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 282 | 4,986 |
| Median age | 40 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,791 | $1,708 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 18.0% | 20.9% |
| Born in Australia | 81.6% | 83.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.7 |
Growth: Couridjah High Growth · Thirlmere High Growth
Property
| Couridjah | Thirlmere | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.30M | $988K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $722K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 2.9% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $740 | $660 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 3.5% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | 48 |
Median price history
Safety
| Couridjah | Thirlmere | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 93 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 355 | 40 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 80 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 0 | 381 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,255 | 2,447 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Couridjah | Thirlmere | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 959 |
See the full school list on each profile: Couridjah · Thirlmere
Transport
| Couridjah | Thirlmere | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 64 | 64 |
| Train stations | 1 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 127 | 124 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 700 m | 1.8 km |
Liveability
| Couridjah | Thirlmere | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.5°C | 29.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.3°C | 17.3°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 780 | 780 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 5 |
| Parks | 0 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 4 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 35.3 km | 36.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 72.4 km | 70.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 23.2 km | 20.5 km |
Population & growth
| Couridjah | Thirlmere | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 282 | 4,986 |
| Estimated 2025 | 334 | 5,908 |
| Projected 2041 | 387 | 6,835 |
| Annual growth rate | 4.32% | 4.33% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Couridjah or Thirlmere?
Thirlmere is more affordable, with a median house price of $988K versus $1.30M.
Which has better public transport, Couridjah or Thirlmere?
Couridjah and Thirlmere have similar transport scores.
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