Side by sideSuburb comparison

Allandale vs Coulson.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Coulson edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Coulson (989) sits above Allandale (982).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.

For investors

Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.

For families

Coulson edges out on average school ICSEA (989 vs 982).

Common questionsAllandale vs Coulson

Common questions

Does Allandale or Coulson have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Coulson scores 989 vs 982 in Allandale. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.

The numbers behind the take

Allandale
Metric
Coulson

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$291/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$291/wk
$247/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$290/wk
Owner occupied
91.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
6,017
Population
168
50
Median age
51

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

4
Schools nearby
5
982
Avg ICSEA
989

Climate

1068 mm
Annual rainfall
1068 mm
30.4°C
Mean max (Jan)
30.4°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).