Coles vs Spence
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Spence (976) sits above Coles (968).
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Coles and Spence side by side
| Measure | Coles | Spence |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 63.0% | 67.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 11 | 5 |
| Average ICSEA | 968 | 976 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 35 | 50 |
| Median age | 44 | 41 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 621 mm | 552 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.9°C | 28.0°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
- Spence edges out on average school ICSEA (976 vs 968).
Coles vs Spence: common questions
Does Coles or Spence have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Spence scores 976 vs 968 in Coles. 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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