Burges vs Cold Harbour
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Cold Harbour (917) sits above Burges (915). Cold Harbour skews owner-occupied (76%), Burges runs more rental-dense (38% owner).
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Burges and Cold Harbour side by side
| Measure | Burges | Cold Harbour |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $260/wk | $260/wk |
| Unit rent | $288/wk | $350/wk |
| Owner occupied | 38.0% | 76.0% |
| Renter occupied | 50.0% | 9.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 11 | 10 |
| Average ICSEA | 915 | 917 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 11 | 108 |
| Median age | 71 | 48 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 423 mm | 373 mm |
| Mean max, January | 34.0°C | 34.2°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
- Cold Harbour edges out on average school ICSEA (917 vs 915). Cold Harbour also has a higher family-household share (85% vs 38%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Burges vs Cold Harbour: common questions
Does Burges or Cold Harbour have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Cold Harbour scores 917 vs 915 in Burges. 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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