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Coalbank vs Highgrove

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Highgrove (960) sits above Coalbank (958). Coalbank skews owner-occupied (53%), Highgrove runs more rental-dense (40% owner).

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Coalbank and Highgrove side by side

MeasureCoalbankHighgrove
Renting
Owner occupied53.0%40.0%
Renter occupied–27.0%
Schools
Schools nearby204
Average ICSEA958960
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population4528
Median age5450
Climate
Annual rainfall677 mm605 mm
Mean max, January30.0°C30.3°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
Highgrove edges out on average school ICSEA (960 vs 958). Coalbank also has a higher family-household share (80% vs 60%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Coalbank vs Highgrove: common questions

Does Coalbank or Highgrove have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Highgrove scores 960 vs 958 in Coalbank. 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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