Overall score
Collingullie
38.0/100
Kapooka
44.9/100
Collingullie vs Kapooka, NSW Suburb Comparison
Collingullie for investment and value; Kapooka for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
CollingullieKapooka
Crime rate
Collingullie
119.0 / 1k
Kapooka
58.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Collingullie
1
Kapooka
43
Population
Collingullie
258
Kapooka
395
Metric leadCollingullie 3Kapooka 61 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesKapooka
- Best for familiesKapooka
- Best for investmentCollingullie
- Best for best valueCollingullie
- Best for best schoolsCollingullie
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Collingullie | Kapooka |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 38.0/100 | 44.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 33.0/100 | 2.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 119.0 / 1k | 58.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 11.8/100 | 11.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | — |
| Public transport stops | 8 | 4 |
| Walkability | 12.0/100 | 8.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1 | 43 |
| Planning activity | 3 | — |
| Green cover | 0.5% | 33.8% |
| Population | 258 | 395 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Collingullie is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace, and Kapooka is a regional smaller community that feels self-contained without feeling remote.
On the data, Collingullie is stronger for housing affordability, public transport access, and walkability; Kapooka answers with a quieter safety profile, nearby cafés and amenities, and a larger local community. Collingullie generally means housing toward the upper end of the market, while Kapooka leans toward more sought-after housing.
Collingullie suits investors and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Kapooka is the stronger match for retirees, families, and households prioritising schools.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.