Caloundra vs Pine Rivers

Caloundra and Pine Rivers are two nearby Queensland areas with different levels of accessibility. Pine Rivers is more connected, with far more homes within a 15-minute walk of a school (73.5% compared to 54.3% in Caloundra) and public transport (78.8% versus 62.5%). Pine Rivers also has a far larger Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population, with 6,361 people compared to 3,509 in Caloundra.

Both areas have a similar terrain slope, which sits near the national figure. This shared physical landscape contrasts with their different layouts, as Pine Rivers has a far higher number of street intersections per square kilometre. While Pine Rivers generally has better access to services, this gap has widened over time for schools and public transport. In both areas, First Nations households earn a similar amount, with typical incomes of $1,833 in Caloundra and $1,942 in Pine Rivers.