Dapto vs Koonawarra
The verdict
Koonawarra is more affordable, with a median house price of $793K versus $842K in Dapto. Dapto rates higher for transport (90 vs 64). Koonawarra is closer to the coast (6.7 km vs 8.0 km). On the separate residential safety score, Dapto rates higher (74 vs 48/100 in Koonawarra).
Scores
| Dapto | Koonawarra | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 68 | 57 |
| Transport | 90 | 64 |
| Education | 36 | 33 |
| Liveability | 74 | 71 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Dapto | Koonawarra | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,954 | 3,732 |
| Median age | 39 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,475 | $1,258 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 20.1% | 14.5% |
| Born in Australia | 81.0% | 78.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.6 |
Growth: Dapto High Growth · Koonawarra High Growth
Property
| Dapto | Koonawarra | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $842K | $793K |
| Median unit price | $705K | $828K |
| House price YoY | 10.2% | 8.9% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $735 | $735 |
| Rental yield (house) | 4.2% | 4.5% |
| Days on market (house) | 50 | 38 |
Median price history
Safety
| Dapto | Koonawarra | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 74 | 48 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 146 | 134 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 146 | 188 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 456 | 1,072 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,756 | 6,243 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Dapto | Koonawarra | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 1 |
| Government | 3 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 983 | 838 |
See the full school list on each profile: Dapto · Koonawarra
Transport
| Dapto | Koonawarra | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 90 | 64 |
| Train stations | 2 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 81 | 36 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 139 | 208 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.4 km | 2.2 km |
Liveability
| Dapto | Koonawarra | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 5 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 4 | 0 |
| Parks | 8 | 3 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 8.0 km | 6.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 79.8 km | 79.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 8.2 km | 6.9 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 7.3 km | 6.5 km |
Population & growth
| Dapto | Koonawarra | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 10,954 | 3,732 |
| Estimated 2025 | 11,205 | 3,818 |
| Projected 2041 | 15,052 | 5,128 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.57% | 0.57% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Dapto or Koonawarra?
Dapto has the higher residential safety score (Dapto 74/100 vs Koonawarra 48/100).
Which is more affordable, Dapto or Koonawarra?
Koonawarra is more affordable, with a median house price of $793K versus $842K.
Which has better schools, Dapto or Koonawarra?
Dapto has a higher average school ICSEA (Dapto 983 vs Koonawarra 838; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Dapto or Koonawarra?
Dapto has the higher transport score (Dapto 90/100 vs Koonawarra 64/100).
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