Mount Coolum vs Yaroomba
The verdict
Yaroomba rates higher for liveability (61 vs 41).
Scores
Mount CoolumYaroomba
| Mount Coolum | Yaroomba | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 51 |
| Transport | 25 | 25 |
| Education | 63 | 71 |
| Liveability | 41 | 61 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Mount Coolum | Yaroomba | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,545 | 2,043 |
| Median age | 44 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,690 | $2,262 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 38.0% | 46.3% |
| Born in Australia | 76.5% | 76.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.8 |
Growth: Mount Coolum — · Yaroomba —
Property
| Mount Coolum | Yaroomba | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | $850 | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Mount Coolum | Yaroomba | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 374 | 392 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 198 | 196 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,532 | 3,532 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Mount Coolum | Yaroomba | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 0 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Mount Coolum · Yaroomba
Transport
| Mount Coolum | Yaroomba | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 25 | 25 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 8 | 5 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 12.4 km | 13.3 km |
Liveability
| Mount Coolum | Yaroomba | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 2 |
| Parks | 8 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.6 km | 810 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 100.6 km | 102.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 3.2 km | 1.4 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 13.2 km | 14.7 km |
Population & growth
| Mount Coolum | Yaroomba | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,545 | 2,043 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,792 | 2,154 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 1.33% | 1.33% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Mount Coolum or Yaroomba?
Mount Coolum and Yaroomba have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which has better public transport, Mount Coolum or Yaroomba?
Mount Coolum and Yaroomba have similar transport scores.
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