Calliope vs Coldstream
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Coldstream (952) sits above Calliope (917). Coldstream skews owner-occupied (90%), Calliope runs more rental-dense (80% owner).
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Calliope and Coldstream side by side
| Measure | Calliope | Coldstream |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $450/wk | $450/wk |
| Owner occupied | 80.0% | 90.0% |
| Renter occupied | 33.0% | 24.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 16 | 17 |
| Average ICSEA | 917 | 952 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 87 | 61 |
| Median age | 46 | 53 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1063 mm | 1063 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.6°C | 29.6°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
- Coldstream edges out on average school ICSEA (952 vs 917). Coldstream also has a higher family-household share (86% vs 70%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Calliope vs Coldstream: common questions
Does Calliope or Coldstream have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Coldstream scores 952 vs 917 in Calliope. 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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