Kuluin vs Mount Coolum
The verdict
Kuluin rates higher for liveability (80 vs 41). Mount Coolum rates higher for education (63 vs 51). Mount Coolum is closer to the coast (1.6 km vs 4.7 km).
Scores
KuluinMount Coolum
| Kuluin | Mount Coolum | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 53 | 42 |
| Transport | 29 | 25 |
| Education | 51 | 63 |
| Liveability | 80 | 41 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Kuluin | Mount Coolum | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,700 | 4,545 |
| Median age | 41 | 44 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,696 | $1,690 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 22.4% | 38.0% |
| Born in Australia | 77.7% | 76.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.4 |
Growth: Kuluin — · Mount Coolum —
Property
| Kuluin | Mount Coolum | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | $850 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Kuluin | Mount Coolum | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 370 | 374 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 185 | 198 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,532 | 3,532 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Kuluin | Mount Coolum | |
|---|---|---|
| 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: Kuluin · Mount Coolum
Transport
| Kuluin | Mount Coolum | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 29 | 25 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 8 | 8 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 9.2 km | 12.4 km |
Liveability
| Kuluin | Mount Coolum | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.5°C | 28.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 21.5°C | 21.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,500 | 1,500 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 1 |
| Parks | 6 | 8 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 4.7 km | 1.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 90.3 km | 100.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 4.4 km | 3.2 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.7 km | 13.2 km |
Population & growth
| Kuluin | Mount Coolum | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,700 | 4,545 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,946 | 4,792 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 2.20% | 1.33% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Kuluin or Mount Coolum?
Kuluin and Mount Coolum have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which has better public transport, Kuluin or Mount Coolum?
Kuluin has the higher transport score (Kuluin 29/100 vs Mount Coolum 25/100).
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