Killarney Vale vs Toowoon Bay
The verdict
Killarney Vale is more affordable, with a median house price of $933K versus $1.90M in Toowoon Bay. Killarney Vale rates higher for liveability (69 vs 64). Toowoon Bay is closer to the coast (260 m vs 2.6 km). On the separate residential safety score, Killarney Vale rates higher (66 vs 38/100 in Toowoon Bay).
Scores
| Killarney Vale | Toowoon Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 53 | 51 |
| Transport | 45 | 43 |
| Education | 44 | 46 |
| Liveability | 69 | 64 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Killarney Vale | Toowoon Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,491 | 543 |
| Median age | 39 | 58 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,524 | $1,168 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 20.4% | 26.9% |
| Born in Australia | 85.0% | 79.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2 |
Growth: Killarney Vale Stable · Toowoon Bay Moderate Growth
Property
| Killarney Vale | Toowoon Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $933K | $1.90M |
| Median unit price | $768K | $1.08M |
| House price YoY | 6.5% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $680 | $680 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.6% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 46 | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Killarney Vale | Toowoon Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 66 | 38 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 200 | 737 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 133 | 184 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 374 | 0 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,153 | 4,788 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Killarney Vale | Toowoon Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 0 |
| Government | 2 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 947 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Killarney Vale · Toowoon Bay
Transport
| Killarney Vale | Toowoon Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 45 | 43 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 42 | 7 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 162 | 166 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 7.7 km | 9.4 km |
Liveability
| Killarney Vale | Toowoon Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 1 |
| Parks | 5 | 3 |
| Playgrounds | 6 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.6 km | 260 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 60.9 km | 62.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 2.6 km | 1.4 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 12.1 km | 11.5 km |
Population & growth
| Killarney Vale | Toowoon Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 7,491 | 543 |
| Estimated 2025 | 7,523 | 557 |
| Projected 2041 | 7,848 | 602 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.11% | 0.64% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Killarney Vale or Toowoon Bay?
Killarney Vale has the higher residential safety score (Killarney Vale 66/100 vs Toowoon Bay 38/100).
Which is more affordable, Killarney Vale or Toowoon Bay?
Killarney Vale is more affordable, with a median house price of $933K versus $1.90M.
Which has better public transport, Killarney Vale or Toowoon Bay?
Killarney Vale has the higher transport score (Killarney Vale 45/100 vs Toowoon Bay 43/100).
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