Kooringal vs Turvey Park
The verdict
Kooringal is more affordable, with a median house price of $603K versus $684K in Turvey Park. Turvey Park rates higher for liveability (89 vs 67). Kooringal is closer to the coast (261.7 km vs 263.3 km). On the separate residential safety score, Turvey Park rates higher (28 vs 21/100 in Kooringal).
Scores
| Kooringal | Turvey Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 54 | 71 |
| Transport | 46 | 64 |
| Education | 47 | 57 |
| Liveability | 67 | 89 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Kooringal | Turvey Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,404 | 3,572 |
| Median age | 35 | 35 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,404 | $1,785 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 32.7% | 44.5% |
| Born in Australia | 83.1% | 84.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.5 |
Growth: Kooringal Stable · Turvey Park Moderate Growth
Property
| Kooringal | Turvey Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $603K | $684K |
| Median unit price | $395K | $402K |
| House price YoY | 17.7% | 9.1% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $550 | $550 |
| Rental yield (house) | 4.3% | 3.8% |
| Days on market (house) | 25 | 32 |
Median price history
Safety
| Kooringal | Turvey Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 21 | 28 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 635 | 672 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 243 | 252 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 743 | 392 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 10,400 | 7,419 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Kooringal | Turvey Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 5 | 7 |
| Government | 3 | 4 |
| Independent | 1 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 978 | 970 |
See the full school list on each profile: Kooringal · Turvey Park
Transport
| Kooringal | Turvey Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 46 | 64 |
| Train stations | 0 | 2 |
| 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 | 950 m |
Liveability
| Kooringal | Turvey Park | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 94 | 23 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 261.7 km | 263.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 378.2 km | 378.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.0 km | 1.0 km |
Population & growth
| Kooringal | Turvey Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 7,404 | 3,572 |
| Estimated 2025 | 7,451 | 3,661 |
| Projected 2041 | 7,730 | 3,977 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.16% | 0.62% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Kooringal or Turvey Park?
Turvey Park has the higher residential safety score (Kooringal 21/100 vs Turvey Park 28/100).
Which is more affordable, Kooringal or Turvey Park?
Kooringal is more affordable, with a median house price of $603K versus $684K.
Which has better schools, Kooringal or Turvey Park?
Kooringal has a higher average school ICSEA (Kooringal 978 vs Turvey Park 970; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Kooringal or Turvey Park?
Turvey Park has the higher transport score (Kooringal 46/100 vs Turvey Park 64/100).
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