Campbellfield vs Coolaroo
Coolaroo (median $601,300) is roughly 11% cheaper to buy into than Campbellfield ($678,500).
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Campbellfield and Coolaroo side by side
| Measure | Campbellfield | Coolaroo |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $678,500 | $601,300 |
| Median unit | $253,440 | $228,240 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 70.0% | 63.0% |
| Renter occupied | 26.0% | 29.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 966 | 951 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 22 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 55 | 100 |
| Population | 4,977 | 3,193 |
| Median age | 38 | 37 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 590 mm | 590 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.9°C | 26.9°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
Campbellfield scores higher on walkability (22/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Campbellfield (966) sits above Coolaroo (951).
- For buyers
- Coolaroo is the lower entry point at $601,300 median, 11% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- 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
- Campbellfield edges out on average school ICSEA (966 vs 951).
Campbellfield vs Coolaroo: common questions
Is Campbellfield or Coolaroo cheaper to buy in?
Coolaroo has the lower median house price at $601,300, roughly 11% below Campbellfield ($678,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Campbellfield or Coolaroo have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Campbellfield scores 966 vs 951 in Coolaroo. 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, Campbellfield or Coolaroo?
Campbellfield scores 22/100 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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