Side by sideSuburb comparison

Campbellfield vs Coolaroo.

Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $678,500 and $601,300. Campbellfield edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

Coolaroo (median $601,300) is roughly 13% cheaper to buy into than Campbellfield ($678,500).

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).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

Coolaroo is the lower entry point at $601,300 median, 13% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.

For investors

Coolaroo offers the higher gross rental yield (2.95% vs 2.45%), favouring cash-flow investors.

For families

Campbellfield edges out on average school ICSEA (966 vs 951).

Common questionsCampbellfield vs Coolaroo

Common questions

Is Campbellfield or Coolaroo cheaper to buy in?

Coolaroo has the lower median house price at $601,300, roughly 13% 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.

Which suburb has higher rental yield, Campbellfield or Coolaroo?

Gross rental yield on houses is 2.95% in Coolaroo vs 2.45% in Campbellfield. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.

The numbers behind the take

Campbellfield
Metric
Coolaroo

Price & Market

$678,500
Median house
$601,300
$253,440
Median unit
$228,240
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$320/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$341/wk
$320/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$335/wk
70.0%
Owner occupied
63.0%
26.0%
Renter occupied
29.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

22
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
55
Bike score
100
4,977
Population
3,193
38
Median age
37

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
966
Avg ICSEA
951

Climate

639 mm
Annual rainfall
639 mm
25.9°C
Mean max (Jan)
25.9°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).