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Back Forest vs Coolangatta

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Coolangatta (978) sits above Back Forest (957).

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Back Forest and Coolangatta side by side

MeasureBack ForestCoolangatta
Price and market
Median house–$2,159,000
Median unit–$343,440
House price change, 12 months–-7.0%
Renting
House rent$800/wk$800/wk
Owner occupied94.0%95.0%
Renter occupied–6.0%
Schools
Schools nearby187
Average ICSEA957978
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population91324
Median age5651
Climate
Annual rainfall1061 mm1061 mm
Mean max, January26.3°C26.3°C

Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.

Which suits whom

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
Coolangatta edges out on average school ICSEA (978 vs 957).

Back Forest vs Coolangatta: common questions

Does Back Forest or Coolangatta have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Coolangatta scores 978 vs 957 in Back Forest. 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.

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