Kooringal vs Mount Austin
The verdict
Mount Austin is more affordable, with a median house price of $520K versus $635K in Kooringal. Kooringal rates higher for education (47 vs 34). Mount Austin rates higher for liveability (83 vs 67). Kooringal is closer to the coast (261.7 km vs 263.6 km). On the separate residential safety score, Kooringal rates higher (21 vs 8/100 in Mount Austin).
Scores
| Kooringal | Mount Austin | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 54 | 55 |
| Transport | 46 | 46 |
| Education | 47 | 34 |
| Liveability | 67 | 83 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Kooringal | Mount Austin | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,404 | 4,035 |
| Median age | 35 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,404 | $1,124 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 32.7% | 15.9% |
| Born in Australia | 83.1% | 78.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.3 |
Growth: Kooringal Stable · Mount Austin Moderate Growth
Property
| Kooringal | Mount Austin | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $635K | $520K |
| Median unit price | $389K | $380K |
| House price YoY | 14.2% | 21.6% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $565 | $565 |
| Rental yield (house) | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Days on market (house) | 35 | 38 |
Median price history
Safety
| Kooringal | Mount Austin | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 21 | 8 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 635 | 644 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 243 | 223 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 743 | 1,338 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 8,739 | 15,019 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Kooringal | Mount Austin | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 5 | 1 |
| Government | 3 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 973 | 824 |
See the full school list on each profile: Kooringal · Mount Austin
Transport
| Kooringal | Mount Austin | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 46 | 46 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.4 km | 2.1 km |
Liveability
| Kooringal | Mount Austin | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 31.5°C | 31.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 13.0°C | 13.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 570 | 570 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 10 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | 94 | 6 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 261.7 km | 263.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 378.2 km | 379.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.0 km | 2.0 km |
Population & growth
| Kooringal | Mount Austin | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 7,404 | 4,035 |
| Estimated 2025 | 7,451 | 4,135 |
| Projected 2041 | 7,730 | 4,492 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.16% | 0.61% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Kooringal or Mount Austin?
Kooringal has the higher residential safety score (Kooringal 21/100 vs Mount Austin 8/100).
Which is more affordable, Kooringal or Mount Austin?
Mount Austin is more affordable, with a median house price of $520K versus $635K.
Which has better schools, Kooringal or Mount Austin?
Kooringal has a higher average school ICSEA (Kooringal 973 vs Mount Austin 824; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Kooringal or Mount Austin?
Kooringal and Mount Austin have similar transport scores.
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