Korora vs Sapphire Beach
The verdict
Korora is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.09M versus $1.19M in Sapphire Beach. Sapphire Beach rates higher for liveability (39 vs 27).
Scores
KororaSapphire Beach
| Korora | Sapphire Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 26 | 30 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 54 | 53 |
| Liveability | 27 | 39 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Korora | Sapphire Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,740 | 2,660 |
| Median age | 44 | 46 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,829 | $2,056 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 41.5% | 43.8% |
| Born in Australia | 77.8% | 78.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.6 |
Growth: Korora Moderate Growth · Sapphire Beach Moderate Growth
Property
| Korora | Sapphire Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.09M | $1.19M |
| Median unit price | $722K | $535K |
| House price YoY | -16.7% | -10.7% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $695 | $695 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.4% | 3.0% |
| Days on market (house) | 38 | 34 |
Median price history
Safety
| Korora | Sapphire Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 65 | 66 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 263 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 255 | 150 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 766 | 263 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,759 | 7,444 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Korora | Sapphire Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,021 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Korora · Sapphire Beach
Transport
| Korora | Sapphire Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 0 |
| 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) | 6.7 km | 8.9 km |
Liveability
| Korora | Sapphire Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.0°C | 27.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 19.0°C | 19.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,700 | 1,700 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 1 |
| Parks | 1 | 3 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | 5 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.4 km | 1.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 441.3 km | 444.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 2.3 km | 2.3 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 7.9 km | 11.0 km |
Population & growth
| Korora | Sapphire Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,740 | 2,660 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,952 | 2,866 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,185 | 3,092 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.88% | 1.88% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Korora or Sapphire Beach?
Sapphire Beach has the higher residential safety score (Korora 65/100 vs Sapphire Beach 66/100).
Which is more affordable, Korora or Sapphire Beach?
Korora is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.09M versus $1.19M.
Which has better public transport, Korora or Sapphire Beach?
Korora and Sapphire Beach have similar transport scores.
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