Mount Coolum vs Yaroomba QLD
Two Queensland suburbs, about 1.6 km apart, side by side — straight from the official numbers.
The numbers
| Mount Coolum | Yaroomba | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,545 | 2,043 |
| Median age | 44 | 42 |
| Median rent (weekly) | $450 | $500 |
| SEIFA advantage (decile of 10) | 7 | 10 |
| Tree canopy | 63% | 53% |
| Population 2011 | 3,669 | 1,273 |
What stands out
Mount Coolum rents cheaper — $450 vs $500 a week at the census.
Yaroomba ranks higher on the SEIFA advantage scale (decile 10 vs 7).
Mount Coolum is the greener of the two (63% vs 53% tree canopy).
Growth since 2011: Mount Coolum +24%, Yaroomba +60%.
In short
The two sit about 1.6 km apart in a straight line, both in Queensland.
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