Bayah vs Cooke Plains
Bayah scores higher on walkability (4/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Cooke Plains (931) sits above Bayah (928).
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Bayah and Cooke Plains side by side
| Measure | Bayah | Cooke Plains |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $650/wk |
| Owner occupied | – | 69.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 27.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 12 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | 928 | 931 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 4 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | – | 69 |
| Median age | – | 45 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 360 mm | 375 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.4°C | 29.2°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
- Cooke Plains edges out on average school ICSEA (931 vs 928).
Bayah vs Cooke Plains: common questions
Does Bayah or Cooke Plains have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Cooke Plains scores 931 vs 928 in Bayah. 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.
Which is more walkable, Bayah or Cooke Plains?
Bayah scores 4/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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